Don't Think Too Highly

"For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you." -Romans 12:3 (NIV)

When we think about ourselves, who we are can be determined by many different pieces and experiences in our lives.  We can look in the mirror and see the physical pieces of ourselves.  We can meditate on what is in our hearts and minds.  We can reflect on where we have been and what we have experienced in our lives.  As we think about who we are, we need to think of who we are in our relationships with God.

As we think about ourselves, we shouldn't think too highly of what we have done or who we have become.  We haven't been able to accomplish these things on our own.  We haven't become better than anyone else.  God loves each and every one of us.  God has provided His love, grace, and mercy to everyone.  It is through our acceptance of Jesus' sacrifice for our sin and our faith in God that set us apart.  It is through God that we become great.  Praise and thanks to Him!

Don't think too highly of yourself, but praise God for the greatness He has given You!

Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your greatness that instilled in me.  Help me to not think too highly of myself, but allow me to show Your greatness to others.  In Jesus' name I pray, amen.