Lord's Day Devotion - Quick to Forgive (Humility)

 We all know what an apple is like and can describe its characteristics well.  We might say it's a Red Delicious or Green Granny or has the dull brown with yellow or gold undertones of a Russet.  It's generally round in shape, with smooth-ish skin.  Then there's the crunchy munch of the white, sweet and juicy flesh.  And the adage,

"An apple a day will keep the doctor away,"

may come to mind.  There may be healing properties in an apple's essence.

Similarly, humility has characteristics.  These may be trickier to describe but we can suggest some to mediate upon.  These are good and encompass what the Lord requires of us in regards to doing justly and loving mercy as we walk humbly with our God (see Micah 6:8 NKJV).

There's focusing our attention on others.  When we do so we will be better able to respectfully listen to them in silence, with our lips zipped.  We will be more quick to forgive and see the best in others.  Tougher ones may be willingness to admit our own mistakes, to be giving and to not be too proud to ask others for help. 

A great verse from Proverbs can guide us and give us reason to consider these, although this 'list' is not exhaustive.

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom"          (Proverbs 11:2 ESV).

Our pride will be a huge blockade to operating our Christian lives with humility.

We can work on overcoming pride and growing in humility.  An apple tree does not grow up big and tall and fruitful overnight but there is steady growth with the right conditions.

We can think of Sister Phoebe that the apostle Paul spoke so highly of (see Romans 16:1-2).  She'd helped so many of the believers, Paul included.  This makes me believe she had the humility to focus on others and give 100% attention to them in silence.

She'd listen in silence, not interrupting or interjecting her own experiences and opinions.  No, she'd have very likely observed their faces and facial experessions and body language.  She'd have seen if they were tired, hungry, discouraged, angry, joyful, in sorrow or had some other need.  Then she'd fulfil and provide the lack appropriately, perhaps even unobtrusively.

This would be quiet humility in action.  One of the rewards of which is honor (see Proverbs 22:4 ESV).  Paul was basically telling the Romans to honor her by helping her help others in every possible way.  Phoebe hadn't been doing all she'd been doing to get this response, I believe, but rather because she loved mercy and had great compassion for others.

How often do we hold grudges?  Some hold them for days, months and years that add up to lifetimes.  Yet, if we are followers of Jesus Christ, we are told we MUST give just as Jesus did (see Colossians 3:12-13).  It is not easy to forgive offences and slights, and outright abuse and trauma perpetrated by others, especially those we thought we were close too.

I respect and admire Joseph's story.  O, how his brothers betrayed him and sold him away! The injustice then of Potiphar's wife's false accustations of a man of integrity and who feared God.  Joseph was whipped into prison and left to rot.

Eventually getting out of prison when he interpreted Pharoah's dreams, he was finally getting justice and honor, although that is not what he'd sought.  Being made second in the Egyptian kingdom was not anything he ever had aspired to.  His earlier dreams of his brothers' obeyance may well have puzzled him though throughout the years until then.

The famine years came upon the world and Joseph's brothers made the food trek to Egypt.  What a startling moment for Joseph when he recognized them!  It was his great chance to strike with revenge, big time!  But he didn't.  He did test them, but not out of vengeance (see Genesis 37, 39-45:8).

Eventually he revealed himself.  The brothers believed they were up a creek without a paddle then and bowed before Joseph in terror.  Joseph's reply brings me to tears.  The humility of it all.  The graciousness is mindboggling.  Read it for yourselves.

"And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselve because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life."

"And God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth, and to keep alive for you many survivors."

"It was not you who sent me here, but God.  He has made me a father to Pharaoh and Lord of all his house and ruler over all the land of Egypt" (Genesis 45:6-8 ESV).

Our Jesus forgives and He forgave the men who hung Him on the cross.  Think of all that injustice, being held there, that sinless, spotless, blameless Lamb of God.  Yet He forgave and immediately forgives the repentant ones - the ones who would admit and repent of their wrongs, mistakes and sins.

First John 1:9 reveals this immediateness.  We confess, He forgives.  Let's all be quick to forgive.  After all it is what Jesus does.  Let's follow our Leader who is our Savior and Lord.

Father God, we humbly partake of the broken bread and drink of the cup of wine in remembrance of your costly sacrifice on our behalf.  May we show our gratitude by cultivating the attitude of Jesus of humility and quickness to forgive the repentent heart.  We pray in Jesus' name.  Amen.

                                                   ~ ERC  December 2025 ~

Based on Proverbs 11:2 NIV, Micah 6:8 NKJV, and Genesis 37, 39-45:8 ESV.

Sing, Forgiveness, along with Matthew West and Amazing Grace (Chains Gone), along with Michael W. Smith.

Prayer - 2026 Soul Search

 

Lord, am I happy with my status quo?  Or, do I want to gain more of you, my Savior Jesus Christ, in my life?  Do I want more of Your righteousness and goodness instead of all else that distracts?

I cannot totally, honestly say at the moment.  There is some resistance in my heart.  What would I need to displace?  Something I do not want to admit to myself, let alone to You, Lord.  Of course You already know though.  

Yet, You patiently wait.  You wait, ready and willing with already opened arms of love and care.  You wait for me to come humbly, willingly, honestly, really ready without heart hindrances or hesitations, to have more of you.  Thank You for Your patience, Lord.

                                                 ~  ERC  January 2026  ~

Based on Philippians 3:8 ESV.

Sing, I Surrender All, along with Reawaken.

Competitive Spirit (Humility)

 

Competition can be such a huge hindrance to cultivating humility.  Often there is no mercy shown to the opponents.  It has everything to do with winning.  The me, myself and I of the individual and even of the corporate, dog-eat-dog world.

Some people say competition is good because it sharpens people, giving them an edge to do better.  It keeps the mind active and nimble with little chance of becomig stagnant.  I admit there is some truth to it.

But then we have the Bible verse pinning us down,

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than yourselves" (Philippians 2:3).

So is it okay for a follower of Jesus to be so competitive?  Do we just let the other team win?

It's rather confusing but I think that we can compete with excellence, and integrity and still do so in a Christlike manner.  As we compete we can show our faith by good sportsmenship, kindness and care for the other players or corporate businessmen.  With our integrity we play fair even if the referee or other authoritites don't see.

Keep in mind too, that earthly trophies and prizes are only temporary.  We don't make an idol out of winning nor do we boast about how good we are.  We need to remember others are well valued by, and significant to God, too.

I think it's good to honestly check ourselves.  Is there something about our competitive spirit that is hindering us from growing in humility?  If we can't see it, ask the Lord to reveal it to us so it can be dealt with.

Pray now.

                                                ~  ERC  December 2025  ~

Based on Philippians 2:3 ESV

Sing, Humbled Heart, along with Sarah Kroger (Acoustic).

S - E - L - F (Humility)

 

There are hindrances to humility.  One big one of course, is pride.  Another on is S - E - L- F.  In other words, 'ME,' 'Myself' and 'I.'  We get in our own way with selfishness.

"Pride leads to destruction," the Bible says,  "and a haughty spirit before a fall" (Proverbs 16:18 ESV).

Like Humpty Dumpty who had a great fall, our pride can lead to our own destruction.  A haughty spirit looks down on people seeing them as far inferior  to our own selfish and supposed greatness  We hold them in contempt as if they were a cockroach to be slapped dead with a flipflop or trampled under our feet.

This is our sin sickness at some of its worst presentation.  Our hearts only think of SELF and what Me, Myself and I want.  It is always putting SELF first.  Can you see how this is a great hindrance to growing any humility in our souls?

The good news is though, that unlike the king's horses and king's men who couldn't put Humpty Dumpty together again, Jesus can put us together again.

All our pride, arrogance and haughtiness can be repented of.  We can bow before the Lord in confession of these attitudes that highly displease Him.  We can then decide on a new course of action.  That is, we can choose to put Jesus first and others next before ourselves.  And when we empty ourselves of SELF, God can begin to deal with us and create in us something new.   Our hearts can be mended and we can begin to grow some humility - humilty that's more like Christ's.

Father, be merciful to me a sinner - a very selfish one.  I surrender my pride and haughtiness to You.  I'm sorry for all that behavior.  Help me to grow in humility to become more like Your son Jesus.  I ask in His name, amen.

                                                   ~  ERC  December 2025  ~

Based on Proverbs 16:18 ESV.

Sing, All My Boast is in Jesus, along iwth Keith and Kristyn Getty and Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Bryan Fowler.

Swallowing Our Pride (Humility)

 

Why is it so hard for us to ask for help?  We take some wrong turns, our phone batteries need recharging or we can't get a WiFi signal to connect to Waze or Google Maps.  But there are some local people nearby, yet we are very hestitant to ask for directions from them.

Or we are in more serious trouble or difficulties and we really can't go it alone.  But a lump comes into our throats and we block ourselves from getting the help we need.

What are we afraid of?

Oh someone might see us as weak, or bothersome, hopeless and helpless?  It costs us our pride, to ask, I believe.  We have all likely felt this.  We have to swallow this pride in order to get help.

Actually, I think most people are willing to help but may not know how to help unless specifically asked to help in a specific way.  But I think the worst fear might be that someone will say, "NO!"

No, they won't help.  Nevermind, seek out others willing to do so.  

A characteristic of humility is to ask for help.  Did you know that?  We can also ask Jesus for help.  He said to come to Him, all who are tired and feel like they have a heavy weight on their back.  He says He'll give us rest when we do come to Him.

He can also guide us into a good answer (see Mathtew 11:26) and perhaps even a good person to ask for help from.

Listen quietly to the song linked below.  Close your eyes and listen well.  Let the tears flow if need be.  The message is there.  In humility, ask for help.

Father God, there's times I'm very relectant to ask for help from people when I can't solve things on my own.  Teach me to swallow my pride and fear, and seek the help I need.  I need Your rest too.  Help me to find the right person who will listen and help me with _________.  Thank You, in Jesus' name.  Amen.

                                             ~ ERC  December 2025 ~

Based on Matthew 11:28.

Sing, Lord, I Need You, along with Matt Maher.

"I Have Sinned" (Humility)

 If someone listed out all your mistakes and sins and stuck the list up in your church foyer or the office break room, what would you do?  How would you feel?  Could you admit that they were true?

It certainly would NOT be easy to do so.  We'd likely feel deep embarassment and shame at many of them.  However, did you know that admitting to our mistakes (& even sins) is considered a characteristic of humility?

The Bible tells us that,

"If we confess and forsake them we will have God's mercy and even find healing"       (see Proverbs 28:13 & James 5:16).

Adam and Eve and the prodigal son are great illustraions of this.  Adam and Eve sinned but didn't want to admit to it.  In fact, they pushed the blame to others.  Adam pointed to Eve, and Eve pointed to the serpent, "She made me do it."  And from Eve, "The serpent made me do it."    God did punish them with consequencies even though they didn't verbally own up to their sin (see Genesis 3:12-19).  They knew they were quilty, which we can see by their actions, and they knew God knew and God knew that they knew.

In the New Testatment we come across another scenario.  Once the prodigal son came to his senses he went back to his father and said,

 "Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you ...."  

He had repented of his sins and confessed them.  He definitely admitted his wrongs.  In the end his father blessed him with honor and life in the family.  He had done what was good and what the Lord requires (see Luke 15:17-21).

We can think on these and examine ourselves.  If we are to be humble and obedient servants of the Lord, following His footsteps, we will stop our various bad habits of say, gossiping, being critical of others, speaking sharp words, bullying and backstabbing and more.  We will admit our mistakes as well as our sins, to ourselves and the other appropriate ones connected to the respective episodes.  

We will realize that our sins are against God first and foremost and then against those we have sinned against, as did the prodigal son.  Our hearts are deceitful so we need to seek the Lord and the Holy Spirit's intervention to see these and to repent and admit.  The Lord will forgive (see 1 John 1:9).  His love, mercy and grace never fail, nor does His forgiveness.

Making it right with other people hurt or harmed by us will also require our humility to approach them but it is part of our Christian living we must do.  Do you feel the burn in your heart over this?  Allow your mind tp course through the years and pinpoint any episodes that have not had any or full closure.  

Emotional and spiritual heartburn (conviction) will need addressing.  For these we need to discern the Lord's guidance for approach, attitude and words to wisely speak.  I think even to create the opportunity for our importunity.

Lord Jesus, I seek Your cleasing blood of forgiveness and mercy for the mistake and sins I've done, especially in regards to __________.  I admit to and repent of this.  Help me now to rectify this with _________.  Thank You.  Amen.

                                                    ~ ERC  December 2025 ~

Based on Proverbs 28:13, James 5:16, and 1 John 1:9.

Sing, Come, Jesus Come, along with CeCe Winans and Lord, I Need Your Help, along with Upper Room.

Better Than That (Humility)

 Seeing the best in others, even the more 'difficult' others, is a characteristic of humility.  This means we don't think of ourselves above what we ought (see Romans 12:3).  We still recognize we have value, especially since we are God's creation and made in His image, but we have a realistic view and understanding of ourselves and know we are not flawless persons.

Keeping this in mind we can be more grounded, and then see others through God's lenses.  In so doing we will go hunting with the best of intentions, seeking and seeing the best in others.

The story of David, Nabal and Abigail is a classic example.  Nabal was NOT a nice man by any stretch of the imagination, yet Abigail did have some respect for him, perhaps only because he was her husband.  She was certainly a very wise and discrete woman.  She was a woman of very noble character, it would seem.

Nabal didn't care less about David and his men who'd protected his sheepshearers.  David had then sent some of his men to Nabal asking for food for his hungry men.  Nabal nastily said, "NO!"  David  became very angry at this  and he and his men took up their swords to attack Nabal and his men.

Abigail heard about it.  She quietly rummaged up food and ran to meet warrior David.  She scrambled off her donkey and fell down in front of David.  She put her face to the ground, becoming as humble as a servant.  She pleaded and begged articulately with David not to harm her people.  She told him he was a better man.  He was a better and wiser man, knowing not to take his own revenge.  He was better than that!  She entreated him not to do anything he'd regret and then have it on his conscience when he came into his kingly position.  Don't harm anyone out of anger and vengeance.

David, mighty man of God, humbled himself.  His anger drying up as he actually stood listened to this woman, said, 

"I have obeyed your voice and have granted your petition."

David had swallowed his pride and anger and told Abigail to go home in peace.  She had seen what was better in David and had helped him to see it too.  In this way the Lord kept David from doing wrong.

I believe a big part to this outcome was that David also feared God and walked in His ways.  A good lesson for us nowadays.

We do well to imitate this and see the best in others.  If they can't see it for themselves then we can ask the Lord to show us the way in which to help ourselves and others to do so.  This is the way of humility.

                                                 ~ ERC  December 2025 ~

Based on 1 Samuel 25, especally vs 29-35 ESV and Romans 12:3.

Sing, Image of God along with New Hope  and Come, Jesus Come along with Keith and Kristyn Getty.

Quiet Humility

 "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves" (Philippians 2:3 ESV).

Two actions and behaviors we should not do if we are to have genuine humility; they are: selfish ambition and conceit.  If we have these when we do anything, well, we would not be noted for our humility.

I see selfish ambition and conceit pictured like a peacock that raises its tail feathers up into a most beautiful and elegant fan.  It is very beautiful and it catches our attention.  Yet the male peacock struts about squawking, showing off and trying to attract attention to itself.

If we 

"count others more significant than ourselves" 

we will need to see them as being more important than ourselves; we will  need to show interest in what they say and think.  We'll need to truly listen with our ears, eyes, hearts, giving the speaker respect.

This is the attitude like that of Jesus Christ we should imitate, so that in all things we look out for the interests of others and do what we can for them as the need arises.

Perhaps an opposite picture of the proud peacock would be being "as quiet as a mouse".  We can just do things quietly, even behind the scenes.

I know of a sister who does that.  She gets to church early on a Sunday and helps to arrange the chairs and prepares the bread and wine on communion Sundays. Most of this 'work' is done before others arrive.  All is set up and ready for the members.  Most would not know of, or even think of, what this sister has done in faithful service to the Lord, for years.

This is quiet humility in action.

Let's have ambition to achieve something but let's not be selfish or conceited about it.  This will be like our Jesus.

Lord Jesus, once again we thank You for the humility You showed us to come to earth and die on the cross for us.  You bowed to Your Father's will for our good and benefit.  Help us to imitate Your quiet humility on a daily basis.  I ask in Your name.  Amen.

                                              ~ ERC November 2025 ~

Based on Philippians 2:3 ESV.

Somg.Speak, O Lord, along with Keith and Kristyn Getty.

Looking Into God's Mirror (Humility)

 If you are desparately sick and beyond cure, what hope is there for you?  Did you know that this is the state of the fallen human heart?  Our hearts are desparately wicked, above all things (see Jeremiah 17:9 ESV, NIV, and KJV).

Praise the Lord there is hope and 'cure' in Jesus.  When we come to Him with humbled contrite hearts, seeking His mercy and forgiveness we will receive His forgiveness (see 1 John 1:9).

If you look up the definition of humility online you'll see the explanation that it's having 

"a modest view of one's own value and importance." 

When we stand in front of God's mirror we'll get just such a view.

This is not to look contemptuously at ourselves but to see and realize where we stand in the whole scheme of things.  As we believers in Jesus Christ live out our daily lives to please Him we will take honest and good looks at our attitudes and opinions of ourselves and in relation to others.

God's Word seeks to help us by telling us, 

"Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others (Philippians 2:4).

A good look at Jesus' parable about the Pharisee and Tax Collector may help us in our perception and estimation of ourselves.  Read Luke 18:9-14 before proceeding.

We often 

"trust in ourselves, that we are righteous and treat others with contempt"                  (Luke 18:9 ESV).

The Phariseee certainly did.  He proudly stated all his good deeds to God and then thanked God he wasn't like the tax collector.  He never looked at himself in God's mirror to see his own arrogant pride and self-righteousness.

Conversely, the tax collector couldn't even look God into the eyes.  He knew and understood his own sinfulness and seemed to be repenting of it.  He pleaded with God,

"God be merciful to me a sinner" (Luke 18:13)!

He went home, the Scriptures state,

"...justified, rather than the other" (Luke 18:14 ESV).

When we humble ourselves, the Lord exalts us (see Luke 18:14 ESV).

When we take such a good look at ourselves we will be humbled.  Careful now, not humiliated but humbled.  It is the beginning of cultivating an attitude of humility, that is, imitating Christ's humility.  This is something to be desired.

In turn, this can help us to look more into the interests of others, not busybody-like, but with genuine care and concern.  It's like the J - O - Y of putting Jesus first, others next and yourselves last.

I like the saying that is attributed to C.S. Lewis,

"Humility isn't thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."

It could be a tougher call and sacrifice to ourselves and our own desires and interests but it is part of serving and loving others as did Jesus.

When we begin to don this attitude we will begin to heal, we will have found our hearts' 'cure' beyond our salvation.  We need to keep this all in God's perspective until He comes ... perhaps, today.

                                                ~ ERC  November 2025 ~

Based on Philippians 2:4; Luke 18:9-14; Jeremiah 17:9 

Sing, Christ Our Hope, along with Keith and Kristyn Getty.

HAIKU - Big Ben

 

What a beautiful

Sight to see Big Ben at night.

Bong!  Bong!  Bong!  Delight.

      ~ ERC  December 2025 ~

Joy In Jesus (Humility)

 "Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others" Philippians 2:4 ESV.

This does not say we cannot look at our own interests at all.  Rather it says, "not only."  This means we can.  However, we must think of others' interests too.  Neither way is exclusive of the other.

A good way to put this command into persepctive and priority could be as follows.  We can put,

J - Jesus first.

O - Others next

Y - Yourself last.

This is how we can have joy in Jesus.

Our own selfish desires can be laid aside as we seek God's way.  As we serve the Lord to honor Him in doing justly, in loving mercy, and in walking humbly with Him (see Micah 6:8 NKJV).  Yes, and in imitating Christ who did His Father's will, who came to earth to care for the huge interests and needs of mankind.  He came to seek and to save the lost (Luke 19:10).  He came to die and take their sins' punishment.

We can dispense with our pride, disobedience and selfishness.  We can ask the Lord to teach us His ways, His attitude of humility, obedience and to put them ahead of our own interests.

Let's find our joy in Jesus in this way.  Amen?

Lord Jesus, thank You for showing us Your way, for being that ultimate good example for us to follow and learn Your attitude of humility to imitate.  In Your name we give our thanks.  Amen.

                                                ~ ERC  November 2025 ~

Based on Philippians 2:4 ESV.

Sing, Yet Not I but Through Christ in Me, along with City Alight.

A Servant's Attitude (Humility)

 

A servant obediently does a lot of work for other people, usually in the home-based setting.  They do whatever they are told, when they are told and how they are told to do so.  They do not question the why's and wherefore's.

There are several Bible characters who named themselves as servants of Jesus Christ.  There were Peter and Paul, most significantly.  In Romans 16 Paul named Phoebe,

 "a servant of the church ..." (Romans 16:1 ESV).

Jesus Himself was a servant of God.  He served God by serving mankind.  He was sent to die on the cross for our sins.  He had a servant's attitude  even before that date, humbly and meekly walking about healing sick people, making whole the lame and blind, and speaking truth along the roads, in the towns and villages to which He came.

This is the servant attitude for us to cultivate in our Chrisitan lives.  We need to imitate Christ's humility.  In this I believe we will find joy.

I like Mary the mother of Jesus' attitude.  The angel Gabriel came to give her the message straight from God.  He told her she'd be the one to have the desired and long-awaited Messiah.  She would have the child who would be

 "called holy - the Son of God" (Luke 1:26-36).

Mary's humble reaction and reply was,

"Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to Your word"               (see vs 38).

Mary didn't kick up a fuss.  No, she was humble.  She was obedient and accepted this news and "work to do" like a servant.  What do you think of this attitude?  The result of Mary's attitude was joy.  She was happy in God her Savior (see Luke 1:46 ESV).

Mary wasn't a limp, subservient servant though.  She did ask a legitimate question about this news.  She did not ask in a rebellious manner but with genuine query.  After all, remember she was a chaste virgin.  She really wanted to know the answer and the angel graciously told her (see vs 34-35).

This is the humble and obedient servant's attitude to cultivate in our lives.  We should choose to walk in the fear of the Lord and imitate Christ's humility.  Let's praise Him because He is worthy of it all.  May we each find joy in so doing.  Help us Lord.  Amen.

                                                 ~ERC  November 2025  ~

Based on Philippians 2:7 and Luke 1:26-38 ESV.

Sing, Worthy Of It All, along with CeCe Wianans and More Like Jesus, along with Sounds of Hope.

                                            

Book Review - Phoenix Rising - by Michael Reit - Publication Date: 8 January 2026

 

Another memorable and remarkable offering from Michael Reit.  Phoenix Rising is a non-stop, page-turner full of suspense and nail-biting action.  As the reader reconnects with Adela, Felix, Karl, and Albert Goring, among others, the fight for or against the WWII atrocities ticks along in time-bomb detonation.  This is the second book in the Covert War Chronicles, and although it can be read as a stand alone, I'd encourage others to read Book 1 for connectivity and just because I believe Reit is an awesome writer.  Amazing historical fiction that can totally grip your heart.    He made the characters come alive for me and feel like I could reach out and touch them.  Another thing I really appreciate about this writer is that he keeps his work 'clean;' that is, minus foul language and intimate bedroom scenes.  This is always a plus for me.

I give this work a 5 Star rating.

                                          ~ Eunice C.,  Reviewer/Blogger ~

                                                          January 2026

Disclaimer:  This is my honest opinion based on the complimentary review copy sent by NetGalley and the publisher.

Read review on Goodreads.

Obedient Attitude (Humility)

 If we are to have the same mind and attitude as Christ Jesus does, we need to imitate Him.  We should imitate His obedience.

God's Word tells us Jesus was like this ...

"And being found in human form He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross" (Philippians 2:8 ESV).

Jesus went all out in humility and obedience to His Father's will.  He obeyed even if it meant dying on a cross for the sins of all humankind.  He earned salvation for you and me...that was His mission on earth.

Jesus was in human form.  We are human beings, so it is not impossible for us to have humility and to be obedient to the Lord.

The great King of kings and Lord of lords showed His humility in being obedient to His Father.  Attaining an attitude of humble obedience to the Lord should be what we followers of Jesus Christ should do.

It may not entail dying on a cross, but we may have to sacrifice our pride, time, energy, or own opinions to what the Lord's will and ways guide us to.  As we read the word and become obedient to it, we should become more humble too.

By God's grace and mercy we can do justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our Lord.  This is what the Lord requires of us and it is good (see Micah 6:8 NKJV).

                                                  ~ ERC  November 2025 ~

Based on Philippians 2:8 ESV.

Sing, Trust and Obey, along with the Vaigle Brothers.