Faith Words: Pride

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In the movie “Tremors,” an argument breaks out between Burt and Val. Burt’s wife tries to calm her husband down by telling him, “I know.  He thinks he knows everything.”  

Sometimes I think I know everything, too.  Pride wells up in me and makes me think more of myself than I should. Actually, I’m pretty much like everyone else. I excel at some things and fail at others. I’m often mediocre at best. I’m reminded how little I do know.

My life isn’t supposed to be about me becoming the best I can be. The way I understand it, I’m supposed to die to myself and live as Christ. My desire for notoriety and applause should fade to make room for God’s glory shining in what I do, for me to reflect Jesus in every aspect of my life. 

At my age, you’d think I would be fully living like Christ but that’s the overachiever in me. Hopefully, my life is reflecting Jesus more each day but my transformation is ongoing. So I press on, as Paul said.

I want to know Christ but more than that I want to grow more and more into the likeness of Christ. I want to learn how He does what He does and then do like He does. After all, He really does know everything. 

Humbly,

Patrice

Galatians‬ ‭2‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.‭‭

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Sheree' Denny said…
1 Chronicles 16:11 NIV

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
February 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Shannon Augesen said…
Psalm 91:1-2 NIV
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust."
March 4, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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