Humility Before Honor

DAY 13- Proverbs 15

verse 33 "Fear-of-God is a school in skilled living- first you learn humility, then you can experience glory."

This 30 day challenge is opening my eyes to truths about God's love, plan and priorities for my life. It somehow has served as a big 'mirror', allowing me to see my flaws more clearly. It's not a pretty sight.

Change is not easy, and in fact can be quite painful. I have a low tolerance for pain, so I think I've wanted to avoid looking very closely at the areas of my llife that needed to change. But thank you, Lord Jesus, for showing me that becoming the man you want me to be is a wonderful journey- not to be feared. Don't get me wrong, this is going to be a very long journey through some un-scenic places. And I have only just begun the trip.

In fact, I'm probably still just packing my luggage! (Sorry, can't seem to let go of this traveling analogy.) I'm certain I have a lot of excess baggage (attitudes, vices, selfish desires) and am too worried about packing the right clothes (vanity, ego, pride ambition are all pressed and ready to go).

It's a good thing the Lord loves me so much and has endless mercy and patience for me. I want this journey to transform and I'm eager to change. As I seek His wisdom and His will for my life's journey, I'm learning to have much greater respect and dependance on God. Someday I will get to the place where I am honoring Him and He is allowing me to receive honor and all of the blessings He has in store for me, but for now I must start with allowing Him to teach me humility and self-sacrifice.