Week 4 of the Safari

What a Safari have I been on as you all know I am now in Oregon, last Sunday I went to Calvary Chapel Gold Beach, where I met a wonderful family of Christians who attend this church who were friendly and welcoming. I met the Pastor and his wife as well as several members, that introduced themselves as I came in. The message was about "Submission" 1 Peter 2:17 * chuckle* boy does God know how to get you right where you need it. You see I thought I was done with my lesson, about my speedy departure from my Aunt's house. Silly me! I learned submission is recognizing the authority of God in your life, even when we are suffering wrongly. I left my Aunt's house because I thought I was suffering wrongly, I didn't let God use me, I didn't depend on Him to defend me, I didn't take my grief in stride. I didn't humble myself and resist the devil and let him flee...I fled, I let my pride take over and made my hasty decision, as I was sitting there I felt humiliated at my behavior humbled before God that He would take the time to point these sins out to me and comforted that He loves me and is teaching me to be a better person.
What a huge lesson I have learned in this week 4 study all of the keywords that we studied applied to me as was the Sunday message. I have learned that I need to slow down and listen to God, and not let my feelings rule me, to keep my mouth shut and be humble as the Lord works in me and uses me for His glory. I need to let Him be in control and I have to be in self-control. I need to remember that the people I come in contact with were once where I was before God's grace redeemed me and though I may be suffering unjustly that it will bring glory to God. I have to let Jesus clean the me out of me and fill me with Him.

Thank you Father God,
for your love and grace that you pour on me daily, forgive me for getting in the way of the work you are doing in me, thank you for pointing out my behavior that is unacceptable and for always grabbing me and shaking me so that I may stand upright in You. Please continue to teach me your ways and help me to get rid of my pride and sinful nature so I may glorify You.
Amen


Proverbs 11:2
Pride leads to disgrace,but with humility comes wisdom.
Job 36:9
he shows them the reason.He shows them their sins of pride.