Selfishness says things like “It’s all about me.” “First is first and second is nothing.” “It’s my way or the highway!”
James 3:13-16 (AMP)
Wisdom from Above
“13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a result] be in defiance of the truth. 15 This [superficial] wisdom is not that which comes down from above but is earthly (secular), natural (unspiritual), even demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice.”
Personally, I feel ashamed to admit that I actually struggle with “selfishness.” My word it’s truly difficult to share. I am so used getting what I want when I want it. I forget about the rest and I don’t want to share.
Humbly I stand shamefaced before the Lord, guilty of this sin of selfishness. I can only humbly pray to the LORD my God to please forgive me. I seem to believe I am entitled to everything and no one else is important.
Prayer
O Abba Father, humbly I repent of my selfishness, I know that I believe “first is first and second is nothing. I also believe that I am entitled to everything and I am supposed to receive everything.” Please, LORD, I have failed You on so many levels. Please humbly I pray to forgive me, LORD, I still struggle with selfishness. Amen
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