How can you truly know if your life has been transformed by the power of God? One way is by your responses to life's situations. I used to be a hot head that would spew out whatever I felt and I used to be proud of my "brutal honesty". I wore it proudly like I was admirable for being so truthful. As I have matured in Christ, I have come to know that although speaking truth is the only way, words can still hurt others. Words can either uplift or tear down and we are to use tact in our honesty. I used to react in anger immediately but now I work on breathing and praying and asking the Lord to please help me before I react. I am far from perfect and have failed several times at this attempt but there have also been victories and I will continue to pray for God's grace in all situations so that He is glorified, not my ego. It is not always easy to be humble but our responses to persons, places and/or things must be. My husband's suggestion is to ask yourself before speaking or reacting to something, "how is this glorifying God?" and that can usually guide you into whether or not your response is correct. We are to be like Him in all ways and He is humble, truthful, loyal, kind, patient, controlled, grateful, and mature in the Spirit and that is the only way I desire to be. So as I walk this life trying to grow in His image, I will stumble, but I will not fall for the Word tells me He will not let the righteous fall. "though he stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand". Psalm 37:24
Lord, I thank you for loving me so much you will
never let me stay where I am. I thank you for teaching me
and guiding me into all your truths and ways and
may my life glorify you in all I do. And it is in your name I pray.
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