Nothing puts distance between me and my brothers and sisters in Jesus as fast as Me, Myself, and I. Lord please help me change for the better. Amen

A Cry For Help

My ego says "me". My pride says "I".

My self-centeredness puffs me up as big as the sky.

Now that I see. On my knees I do cry.

O Lord humble my heart today!

Over all of me have Your way!

My ego gives a push. My pride gives a shove.

My self-centeredness chases away those I love.

Have mercy on me O Father above.

O Lord humble my heart today!

Over all of me have Your way.

No Capital No Spaces

One thing I like about typing in most web sites is that they don't have capitals and spaces. I know capitals and spaces are important, but to me it takes less time typing if I don't have to reach over and shift for capitals. Pushing the little space bar isn't so bad and besides no one could read what I write or it wouldn't make much sense without spaces. However in my Christian walk I am aware of  the need for no capitals and no spaces. By this I mean my ego and distance between me and my brothers and sisters in Jesus. Every time my pride or ego raises it's ugly head it puts distance between me and my brothers and sisters. (Ego, pride, self-centeredness) For now I will call them all ego to make this writing a little easier. Ego says "what about me when someone else is getting attention or honored." Then because it feels put out it puts out vibes that distance people. Ego says "I am important! I will show them I will do this or that and show them how important I am! and I will do it on my own with no help!" Then ego puffed up puts out vibes that puts distance between brothers and sisters. Ego says " My time is valuable because I am the only one who can do this, or because I am so important; that the world can't spin without me." Then ego puts out vibes of don't bother me now, I'm in a hurry, I'm busy pushing brothers and sisters further and further away. I could go on and on about egos tricks, but I really want to talk about the need. I need to have the gift of self  control and get a grip on my ego. My hearts desire is for people to know Jesus in a more real way. Also my hearts desire is to draw people closer not push them away. I can not fulfill either of these desires if  I don't develop the gift of self control. I can only develop this gift by staying close to the giver of the gift and listening to His instruction. I must keep turning to Him for strength, wisdom, and authority to get my ego, pride, self-centeredness under control. I want my brothers and sisters in Jesus close not only because I love them, but also because together we are a powerful army in Jesus! 

Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18, A mans pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor. Proverbs 29:23, For all that is in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life-is not of the Father but is of the world. 1 John 2:16, This is My commandment that you love one another as I have loved you. John 15:12, Behold how good and pleasant it is for brothers to dwell in unity! Psalm33:1, Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another. Romans 12:10

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