There’s nothing like being in the perfect will of God. It is a wonderful feeling to know that the God of all creation chose you for a specific calling, blessed you with certain gifts and talents, or even given you a unique assignment. As you flow in these divine attributes you are completely aware that you are not doing these things in your own strength, intellect or ability but, God is working with you. As great as all of these things are it is imperative to be aware of the #1 enemy to flowing with God.
The name of that enemy is pride. This is not the healthy type of pride as in that of a parent that takes great pleasure in the accomplishments of a child. Rather this type of pride is boastful even having the capability of making someone think that they don’t need God or that perhaps they even know more than Him. Instead of flowing with God pride will cause you to go ahead of Him. Pride will cause you to become conceited about the anointing that God placed on you confusing it for your own power.
In conclusion, if seeking to please God is your #1 priority, then it will be hard pressed for pride to enter into your life. Staying humble is vitally essential as you flow with Him. Make sure that your life lines up with the word of God. Ask Him to help you stay grounded when the spotlight is on you and people are giving you accolades. Serve God with a heart of gratitude realizing that it is a privilege and an honor to be chosen by Him never forgetting that He gets all of the glory.
Reflections
1. Have you ever had to deal with pride in your life? If so, how did you handle it?
2. How do you think God feels when someone acts as if they no longer need Him?
3. What are some things that you plan to do to ensure that you remain humble as you flow with God?
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Minister Kimberly L. Smith
Author
Minister Kimberly Smith is a woman who is dedicated to God and has been serving the Lord for more than 30 years. She is a woman who radiates the love and compassion of Christ and emanates God’s great hope for people. The Lord uses her mightily in areas of intercession, teaching, counseling, and encouragement. She is also a prolific prophetic writer, watchfully scribing the whispers of God. God graced her with gifts that have brought inner healing and hope to many. Minister Kimberly and her husband Minister Michael L. Smith created an anointed Spoken Word CD titled “The Pastor’s Journey.” She is the author and her husband is the musical arranger, composer, and reciter. She is a graduate of Kent State University with a M.Ed. in Rehabilitation Counseling, and of Wilberforce University with a BA in Rehabilitation Counseling.
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