MATTERS TOO GREAT FOR ME

Today's reading: Psalm 131-133

"Lord, my heart is not proud; my eyes are not haughty. I don't concern myself with matters too great or awesome for me." Psalm 131:1 NLT

The notes I have jotted down beside this verse tell me I am a 'frequent flyer' to its instruction. I have five separate dates written down beside this single verse--undoubtedly dates on which I needed to remind myself of the importance of not attempting to do the Lord's work.

The second part of the verse is what I have seemingly gravitated to on those specific times, as that's the part that is highlighted and underlined--but the first part of the verse spoke to me this morning--

Is my heart proud? Are my eyes haughty?

I've been convicted as to whether or not I think I know more than the Lord. Or at least know better. Or, on some levels, think I have a firmer grasp on the plans for His kingdom.

It's almost laughable, if it weren't so accurate. 

I'm embarrassed to say I have taken some things out of His capable hands.

I have stepped in and rushed things I thought He had 'let drop'.

I have pushed my way through doors He had closed in front of me.

I have given Him specific ways to answer prayer.

All because I was concerning myself with matters that involved my convenience, my comfort and my plans.

All that to say this: Today's verse is my prayer for today. It's a guidepost in my life that is solidly and clearly in my path--to heed or to ignore.

As a repeat offender, I should be learning it, living it, by now.