Day 4
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like
other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
Luke 18:11
What's worse: Being broken or being broken and all the while thinking you're
fixed? Denial is a great tool the enemy uses to keep us from progressing. Our
"head in the sand" "if I don't see it it's not there" ways keep us stuck.
This Pharisee was convinced he was great--much better than others. He was
unaware that he was actually worse. He was self-righteous, prideful, and
judgmental. You can't fix someone who's convinced they're great.
So, how do we stop ourselves from being that guy/gal?
Let’s imagine that I’m driving my Toyota and notice a new small symbol light up
on my dash: “How cool is that! Looks like those amazing Japanese car makers
have come up with their own hieroglyphics. Cool! Is that some kind of genie
lamp? Cleaver car makers and their creative ways.”
Let’s say days later the “genie lamp” starts to blink and then a new symbol
shows up, a shape I can’t seem to make out and the word “CHECK” beneath it:
“Here they go again. Those innovative Japanese car makers and their clever,
artistic symbols.”
These dashboard icons aren’t accidental or an artistic expression. They’re
warning symbols that turn on when's something's wrong. Ignoring the warning
signs can ultimately make things worse.
Are you missing the warning signs? Are you blaming other's instead? Perhaps
waiting for someone else to fix things?
Fasting is a great time to silent your soul, look inside and allow God to show
you what He's wanting to do. Ask Him for some discernment today.
The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like
other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.
Luke 18:11
What's worse: Being broken or being broken and all the while thinking you're
fixed? Denial is a great tool the enemy uses to keep us from progressing. Our
"head in the sand" "if I don't see it it's not there" ways keep us stuck.
This Pharisee was convinced he was great--much better than others. He was
unaware that he was actually worse. He was self-righteous, prideful, and
judgmental. You can't fix someone who's convinced they're great.
So, how do we stop ourselves from being that guy/gal?
Let’s imagine that I’m driving my Toyota and notice a new small symbol light up
on my dash: “How cool is that! Looks like those amazing Japanese car makers
have come up with their own hieroglyphics. Cool! Is that some kind of genie
lamp? Cleaver car makers and their creative ways.”
Let’s say days later the “genie lamp” starts to blink and then a new symbol
shows up, a shape I can’t seem to make out and the word “CHECK” beneath it:
“Here they go again. Those innovative Japanese car makers and their clever,
artistic symbols.”
These dashboard icons aren’t accidental or an artistic expression. They’re
warning symbols that turn on when's something's wrong. Ignoring the warning
signs can ultimately make things worse.
Are you missing the warning signs? Are you blaming other's instead? Perhaps
waiting for someone else to fix things?
Fasting is a great time to silent your soul, look inside and allow God to show
you what He's wanting to do. Ask Him for some discernment today.
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