Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty. Neither do I concern myself with great matters, nor with things too profound for me. Psalm 131:1 People are often excited about who they are, what they have done or what they have. This becomes especially true if those things are greater than what someone... Continue Reading →
Psalm 16:2 No Good Outside Of God
O my soul, you have said to the Lord, "You are my Lord, my goodness is nothing apart from You." Psalm 16:2 The majority of people think that they are an overall good person and that they do good things most of the time. People will often look at other people who are doing good... Continue Reading →
Psalm 10:4 Is God In Your Thoughts?
The wicked in his proud countenance does not seek God; God is in none of his thoughts. Psalm 10:4 Every day, every moment people are seeking and thinking about something. Most often it is seeking how they can make their lives better or more pleasurable and what is the next thing that needs to be... Continue Reading →
Ezra 8:21 Fasting To Be Humble When Asking
There, by the Ahava Canal, I proclaimed a fast, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask him for a safe journey for us and our children, with all our possessions. Ezra 8:21 Asking for help is something that many people do not like to do. It often means that one is... Continue Reading →
2 Chronicles 26:16 Pride Will Lead To Downfall
But after Uzziah became powerful, his pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God, and entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. 2 Chronicles 26:16 Pride is something that is often seen as something good. Everyone is expected to take pride in themselves... Continue Reading →