” I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith.”( Romans 12:1-3 NKJV).

“Therefore, from now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we have known Christ according to the flesh, yet now we know Him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.  Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation,..( 2 Corinthians 5 :16-18 NKJV).

” This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus: that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts, and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4: 17- 24 NKJV).

“This is what the Lord says: ‘Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches.’” – Jeremiah 9:23

Let’s Pray …
Dear Father God, I’m grateful You created me with unique gifts and abilities in Your image. And I thank you for giving me a divine purpose for which I can employ all you’ve given me. I am privileged to be a showcase of your glory. Your Word says I’m prone to become prideful about my wisdom, influence, and possessions. I confess I’ve repeatedly fallen prey to this sin. The sneaky weed of pride creeps among my accomplishments, and I scarcely recognize the impostor until it’s taken root and choked out the glory due to You. I need your help. I invite you to inspect my heart and reveal any attitudes that do not reflect you or accomplish your eternal purposes. Please root out any imposters that threaten to outshine you. I want my life to bloom with Your glory. I pray in the name of Jesus, my Savior. Amen.

“Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.” [ Jude 1:24-25 NKJV].