>  Heartlight Daily Devotional  Saturday, June 18, 2005
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>By the grace given me I say to everyone of you: Do not think of yourself 
>more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober 
>judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.
>--Romans 12:3
>New International Version
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>THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE...
>Pride does go before a fall! It is not easy to balance the two truths: "I 
>must not be prideful, but I must understand just how much God values me." 
>Satan can use our self- denigration, the worthless worm syndrome, to 
>discourage us and keep us from using our gifts for Kingdom work. On the 
>other hand, pride takes God out of the picture and attributes our 
>contribution to God's Kingdom to us and not to God.
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>MY PRAYER...
>Holy Father, as your child, redeemed at the cost of Jesus' life, I know I 
>am loved and valuable to you. I know you have given me abilities and gifts 
>to use for your glory and to bless your church. But Father, I do not want 
>to ever think that my abilities are somehow mine alone. I know you have 
>given me the gifts, abilities, and experiences that have shaped me, so 
>please empower me to your glory. But Father, I never want the glory that 
>is achieved from your gifts to puff me up or turn from me the realization 
>that I am what I am, I have what I have, and I do what I do, because of 
>your grace and your generous gifts. May I ever be your humble but valuable 
>child at work in your Kingdom. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.
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