Psalm
139:23, 24
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me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be
any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Carrie
hated criticism. She wanted to be a good journalist, but she hated to feel she
wasn't good enough. He editor kept turning her pieces away, forcing her to
write and rewrite a half-dozen times. Now, she had done the piece of her life.
Never had she been so proud of her work before, and she was afraid to show it
to her editor for fear of what he might say. The only thing was, if she didn't
show him and get his comments, how could she ever hope to get better? With all
her courage and resolution, Carrie marched into the editor's office to see what
he thought.
To
grow means to be willing to change. God has great things in mind for us, but we
must be able to accept criticism and guidance. The Lord can only do with us
what we allow Him to. Examine yourself daily in the light of Christ, willing to
see the flaws and weaknesses, and ask God to help you change. The results may
surprise you.
Prayer:
Lord, make me over and over again, until I begin to resemble the dream You have
for me. Break down my defensiveness and my walls of resistance. Help me to
grow, Lord. Amen
