Unencumbered theistic deference, or Me?

Unencumbered theistic deference, or Me?

Perhaps paramount of our obstacles of serving in a manner likened to the calling of James 1:27 or Proverbs 30:8,9 is the reflection in our mirrors. Who do you see? Do you see your success? Do you see your failure? Perhaps you visualize your personal "limitations", or mounting obstacles.

Seeing anything other than a servant of God, be it a broken servant, a hurting servant, one who is destitute, alone, or even one rich beyond compare in all aspects of life, limits our kingdom usefulness.

It is well known "if you focus on your wealth you won't be able to focus on God", but equally as damaging to kingdom usefulness is focusing on our weakness. Deference only to the "author and perfecter of our faith" in any circumstance, and seeing every hurt and blessing as an avenue for service to Him, ensures all we can and will be, is intrinsically tied to all He was and is.

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