Romans 12: 3 March 23, 2014

Marge Hauser           

Romans 12: 3             

March 23, 2014

For I say to you, through the grace given unto me, to every one of you, do not think of yourself more highly than you should.  Instead, be modest in your thinking, and judge yourself according to the amount of faith that God has given you.

Paul is reminding us that we have been given that grace as well, which is an amazing gift not to be received lightly - not to be used to take whatever gifts God has given us.. 

Maybe you and I are able to share our beliefs with non-believers, teach a Sunday School class, or sing in the choir. Perhaps we take food to the homeless shelter or work at the food pantry. Some will keep our church building in good repair, visit the sick and lonely, serve on the Session, be on a committee, enjoy being with the children in the nursery, contributing items for mission, write a check, and being faithful in our daily devotions. It is so easy to want to take credit for being pretty wonderful. 

Prayer. Gracious, loving God, thank you for the gifts you have given us.  We pray that we never take them for granted. Help us to remember that those gifts come from you. "To Thine Be The Glory" when we use them.  Thank you for your Grace to forgive us when we forget and feel proud for what we are doing.  Amen.