Heartlight Daily Devotional  Saturday, July 1, 2006



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by Phil Ware
July 1

Romans 12:3
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.

Thoughts on 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.

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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The LORD your God in your midst,
The Mighty One, will save;
He will rejoice over you with gladness,
He will quiet you with His love,
He will rejoice over you with singing.
         ~ Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)