Daily Companion  |  30 June

SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE

“But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! - Luke 15:17

The parable of the prodigal son will continue to be relevant even in the ages to come. After a mistake or miscalculation in life, there could be a mess of one's life and need to move on with help from God and people. But sin and pride make people lose their senses. 

Certain things, actions and inactions can make us to be stuck like the prodigal son. Disobedience is definitely one of them. Disobedience to the voice of your heavenly Father is even worse than disobedience to your earthly parents. Arrogance, pride and extravagant living will get one into trouble. We are to be reminded that God owns and holds all the resources that can make us fulfil our set goals. Without Him, we are nothing.  But there are no limitations to what you can do through Christ when you swallow your pride and humble before Him.

Like the prodigal son, who came to himself, admitting that you can't do something on your own is not a sign of weakness. It's crucial to remember that you may always ask for assistance, whether it's with something as straightforward as moving a load or as challenging as attempting to move on after a loss or setbacks in your career or financial life.

Beloved, it is time to swalow your pride. (i) Arise, Shake yourself from the dust; …loose thyself from the bands of thy neck, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money (Isaiah 52:2-3). (ii) confess and repent every bit of disobedience and pride. (iii) Accept the chastisement of the Father if offered. He whom the Father loves, He chastises. You are God’s beloved (iv) Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (Ephesians  6:10). The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10). With God nothing is impossible with you and if God be for you, who can be against you? No one! (Romans 8:31). Fall into the open arms of your heavenly Father this morning. He is willing to restore unto you all.

Today’s Recite: Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (John 15:4).  

 Today’s Morning Prayer: My heavenly Father, I thank You for Your word again to me this morning. I confess my sins of pride and disobedience and accept Your chastisement. Grant me Your mercy and second chance sir. Revive me. Restore unto all I have lost to careless and senseless living. Redeem time for me. Grant Your strength. For in Jesus mighty name I pray. Amen!   

Today’s Hymn: SOFTLY AND TENDERLY JESUS IS CALLING  

Today’s ReadMe:  Psalm 116- 120