THE ME-FOCUS

Read: James 4:13-16

"Come now, you who say, Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a city and spend a year there and carry on our business and make money. Yet you do not know [the least thing] about what may happen tomorrow. What is the nature of your life? You are [really] but a wisp of vapor (a puff of smoke, a mist) that is visible for a little while and then disappears [into thin air]. You ought instead to say, If the Lord is willing, we shall live and we shall do this or that [thing]. But as it is, you boast [falsely] in your presumption and your self-conceit. All such boasting is wrong." ( James 4:13-16 ) AMP

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Bible in a year:

Thoughts for Today
The "I can do it myself" mode can creep up on us. You might have started out recognizing your need for God in all areas of your life. You focused on him and he began transforming you and guiding you and helping you grow and mature. With that growth, came success--perhaps in a ministry or a career or in some area of your life. People praised you and a subtle change began to take place. You began to look at what you had done, instead of remembering that God enabled you to be successful. Your self-confidence and "me-focus" grew and you began to depend less and less on God. Today's scripture reminds us that "you boast falsely in your presumption and your self-conceit. All such boasting is wrong."

The fact is--we do need God. And sooner or later when we try to do things our way, instead of seeking him for his way, we will fail.

Consider this ...
Take a step back from your busyness and examine your life. Is there an area where you are operating in this "I can do it myself" mode? If so, are you willing to recognize your need for God and trust him to guide you and mold you into the person he wants you to be, accomplishing those things he has called you to do? Are you ready to stop trying to do things in your own strength and wisdom? Are you ready to praise him for your successes?

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