I have a difficult daily fight inside me. Pride struggles to take hold of my life. Gah.My soul says, "I don't deserve this".
The Lord who created me says, "Humble yourself before me and I will lift you up" (James 4:10).
My soul says, "I don't need to pray today - I'm alright".
The Spirit of God says, "Trust in me with all your heart. DO NOT lean on your own understanding. In everything you do, place yourself in my hands for guidance, and I will make your path straight" (Proverbs 3:5-6).
My soul says, "People suck a lot".
The Lord who loves the world says, "I did not come into the world to condemn the world, but through my death to save the world" (John 3:17).
My soul says, "She deserves a slap for disrespecting me."
The Holy Spirit says, "You are blessed if you experience rejection for my sake, because you'll be a winner when my kingdom comes" (Matthew 5:3,10).
My soul says, "This is beneath me".
The Lord God says, "Do not think of yourself more highly than you should" (Romans 12:2-4).
My soul says, "Why me?!"
The God who loves me says, "Do not be afraid, Layo. I am with you. I have called you by name. You are mine" (Isaiah 43:1)
