Saturday's Bit of Discipleship

Both James and Peter quote from the Old Testament and remind us that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6, 1 Peter 5:5). That one statement is more than enough to cause us to see pride as a wicked, ugly thing. We cannot see it as a benign annoyance or a lovable flaw, but a trait of the sinful nature that must be put to death.
p. 20, The Prideful Soul’s Guide to Humility, Fontenot/Jones

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Humility Prayer

Father God, I do not want to be opposed by You, but rather be the beneficiary of Your grace. Remove from me all forms of pride, ego and self-importance. I humbly seek out Your kindness and thank You for all grace given me on account of Jesus’ life and work on my behalf – before the cross, at the cross, and after the cross. Amen.

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Discipleship Point about Being Filled
with the Holy Spirit:

How are we empowered by God to want to follow Jesus? Jesus promised that he would not leave us alone but would send the Counselor, who would come alongside to help. This Counselor, known as the Holy Spirit, is free to work in us as we empty ourselves of known sin and seek to be continuously filled with his indwelling power.
~ Discipleship Essentials, Ogden, p. 121

Discipleship Prayer

Lord Jesus, thank You for the Holy Counselor. May I receive and implement His counsel daily.
Fill me with His indwelling power. In Jesus I pray. Amen.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.
~ C. S. Lewis

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Day 9: Friday

Theme:
Celebration

Pray for yourself and others whom the Lord will send to help show your friends and family a route to God in order to experience our loving Father God coming to greet them.

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