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“For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then face to face.  Now I know in part, but then I shall know just as I also am known.”  I Corinthians 13:12 (NKJV)

Amazing how we assign holy motives to ourselves as we look into our  hearts.  When I think of what God sees as He looks at me, I stand in awe that He loves me.  The James study with Beth Moore provides many clear spots in my “mirror” as He rubs clean some very small places where I am able to see my heart.  Covetous? Not me! I have more than I need.  Jealous? Hmmm, … Suddenly, I see that these things are not necessarily material.  How many hours and wasted money have I spent trying to lose weight–and what is my reason? Is it truly for health or pride? How covetous am I over the size 6 of a friend?  How jealous am I over the girls who are so well-known that everyone wants to speak to them, and I feel invisible?  These are not pretty characteristics, are they? God says he hates these things! So I try to look my insecurities in the face and realize Satan uses them every day to make me feel unloved, unlovely, and alone.  “I Must Tell Jesus” the song says.. for “Jesus can help me, Jesus alone!”  I want to be so filled with His Spirit that I am a testimony to everyone I meet.  But am I willing to go through pain to get there? What will He ask me to give up?  Only God knows—-but I can trust Him.

“Father, I confess my life is filled with pride, my wanting to “belong” and looking for acceptance is sinful, as it’s only YOU that I should care about.  Help me to pour out myself daily, so that You can fill me with the Holy Spirit, until nothing is left but You.”

For His Glory

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