tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post1873650971863372881..comments2023-10-08T07:15:19.060-04:00Comments on One Day At A Time: He Must Increase...Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05716971493153383770noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-84180336186494829032010-01-15T19:58:52.781-05:002010-01-15T19:58:52.781-05:00“In humility count others more significant than yo...“In humility count others more significant than yourselves. . . . He made himself nothing.” Philippians 2:3, 7<br /><br />How does community work? By love? Well, okay. But that isn’t Paul’s point in these verses, which are all about how community works. And we can do horrible things in the name of love. We can walk into a social situation with love as our purpose only to destroy that situation by our clueless good intentions.<br /><br />The key word is humility in verse 3. The measure of humility is the word nothing in verse 7.<br /><br />“He made himself nothing.” That is threatening to us, but it has this advantage. It works. When we make ourselves nothing, willing to wash each other’s feet even while being scrutinized for our performance....... we are becoming what proud human touchiness cannot resist. Heart-level connections form when people can see, “He isn’t out for himself.” And community starts to work.<br /><br />Let’s not trust our love. It can be self-exalting. Let’s become nothing, as the Son of God did. He knows what works!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-65430798040005747972010-01-15T10:00:07.211-05:002010-01-15T10:00:07.211-05:00Just stopping by to say hello to another Canadian ...Just stopping by to say hello to another Canadian in blog land..noticed you were from Canada too. ((hugs))Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-6382512919219098282010-01-12T20:35:19.336-05:002010-01-12T20:35:19.336-05:00yet be spiritually very small, very immature, very...yet be spiritually very small, very immature, very childish. <br /><br />this is what spoke to me...In Ephesians 4 it states, to grow up in all things in Christ Jesus. This last year and half I can truly say I have finally 'grown up', no longer the two year old throwing her temper tantrums because things were not going my way...(now I'm an adult woman working on controlling her mouth and tongue,,but I'm an adult now and not that two year old in an adult body,.lol)...<br /><br />Awesome post..I LOVE LOVE He must increase, I must decrease. These words are not very far from my heart throughout the week.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-26603974146237215832010-01-12T19:01:34.203-05:002010-01-12T19:01:34.203-05:00Anon, I know that when we get to heaven we will be...Anon, I know that when we get to heaven we will be amazed at what God has done through our puny lives and efforts. All to His glory! His strength gets shown in our weaknesses. From 1Corinthians:<br /><br />"26For consider your calling, brethren, that there were not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble; <br /><br /> 27but God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong, <br /><br /> 28and the base things of the world and the despised God has chosen, the things that are not, so that He may nullify the things that are, <br /> 29so that no man may boast before God."Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716971493153383770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-10640565043592639042010-01-12T18:51:57.978-05:002010-01-12T18:51:57.978-05:00Yes it's true Ruth, He alone knows our heart. ...Yes it's true Ruth, He alone knows our heart. And it's a wonderful thing to not care what others think of your "growth", and just follow Him with all your heart.<br /><br />I miss your blog! Better get posting again girl!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716971493153383770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-87221048782381936502010-01-12T18:49:21.090-05:002010-01-12T18:49:21.090-05:00Kat I hope your weather gets back to normal soon. ...Kat I hope your weather gets back to normal soon. (What ever happened to global warming??????)Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716971493153383770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-39016542790222004782010-01-12T18:48:35.326-05:002010-01-12T18:48:35.326-05:00WC, I really appreciate Sparks. He has such a zeal...WC, I really appreciate Sparks. He has such a zeal for Jesus Christ. I love reading his stuff.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05716971493153383770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-60710960301993916932010-01-12T11:48:58.148-05:002010-01-12T11:48:58.148-05:00The lives of great men and women in God's King...The lives of great men and women in God's Kingdom are marked by humble service. They never seek to be lifted up to a prominent place. They served God sacrificially, with a heart of humility. This is what I see in Maureen....this what I need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-29821580447619754372010-01-11T18:48:30.767-05:002010-01-11T18:48:30.767-05:00HI Maureen, how are things in Blogland going ? Go...HI Maureen, how are things in Blogland going ? Good to see you are still at it! The idea of measuring spiritual growth seems something that many Christians are interested in, particularily when it comes to measuring another's growth. He is the only One who truly understands and knows us, and certainly far better than anyone else. We may think we know alot about someone but isn't it wonderful to realize we don't know much at all, only He does. I read a wonderful quote the other day that man is really only able to relay knowledge and information. It's the Spirit who truly imparts revelation and light, regardless of the source. hugggs this is my first trip to blogland in months, not sure what on earth to do about my blog anymore, it's totally neglected !Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073390714770168329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-81037409738792355602010-01-10T23:59:55.803-05:002010-01-10T23:59:55.803-05:00Beautiful, Maureen :).
I love hearing your though...Beautiful, Maureen :).<br /><br />I love hearing your thoughts...:) I will always think of you when I read that verse from now on :). What you said is so true. <br /><br />I don't have a lot of internet time these days, but just wanted to say hello :). I hope you are doing well, my kindred spirit up in Canada! :) Hope you are staying warm...i have LAYERS of sweatshirts on...it's been 17 degrees down here in MS! :P but i love it...i can stay indoors and hibernate LOL!!!! :P<br /><br />Love,<br />katKat Garrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259928642995486244.post-57005804215236270112010-01-09T10:01:25.939-05:002010-01-09T10:01:25.939-05:00Great Post!
Ah yes...Sparks...the trouble with Sp...Great Post!<br /><br />Ah yes...Sparks...the trouble with Sparks...get into trouble every time!!!Walking Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108948078929712054noreply@blogger.com