5 Day Challenge: Day 1

At H2O Worship last night, Matt McClure talked about humility by reading James 4:1-10 and Philippians 2:1-11. He discussed flamboyant and subtle pride. Taking an honest moment here, I'd definitely have to say I fall in the latter of those 2 categories. Here was Matt's explanation of subtle pride: "If you take an inventory of your life at the end of the day - all the things that are important, passions, what breaks your heart - in the end, it's all about you, what you want, what you think, YOUR desires and passions... not God's." This definitely made me stop and think... does what I think and want and desire REALLY line up with what God wants? As much as I'd like to think so, in the end, I know that's not true.
At the end, Matt presented what he calls the "5 Day Challenge." If you read through H2O KSU students' Facebook profiles this week, chances are you're going to see a lot of statuses related to this. The challenge is to:

• Read: Philippians 2:1-11 every day for the next 5 days.
• Reflect: on how Jesus has humbled Himself for you.
• Respond: every day write down, or post a Facebook status, that says, "God ______, and I did nothing to deserve it or earn it."

Already after one day, I find it really encouraging and awesome to see so many students with Facebook statuses about what God has done for them, and how they've done absolutely NOTHING to earn or deserve it. For the next 5 days, I'll be posting my statements and prayers or discussions about what I'm reflecting on.

Day 1: God has given me more "second chances" than I am worthy of, and I did nothing to deserve it or earn it.

Song: "Devotion" - Hillsong United

I'm forgiven by a Savior who did not deserve death
He was blameless and I was lost in shamefulness
Undelivered, but it doesn't seem right
Unless I keep my eyes focues on the Savior who gave His life
In the middle of a world that denies it believes
It is breaking apart at the very seams
There is one thing to be alive for
And it's to take up my cross and follow You Lord

Jesus, thank You for providing me with second chances. Without Your blood, I would not be forgiven, I would be without second chances. Day after day You cleanse me and forgive me when I fall, picking me up and washing me clean, helping me to stand and walk with You where You lead. Without You Jesus, I would have been dead in my sin as a young child. Thank you for creating me with a purpose, saving me from death, giving me second chances at life when I completely blow it. Help me to view others in the same way You view them, that I may be quicker to forgive and give others second chances in my life. Help me to increase in Your mercy. We know that this is a very weak area in my life, but through You, may I increase in Your mercy, that Your name would be glorified. Help me to see others as You do, to know that I am no better than they are, and to see their potential as Your children created for a purpose in this life. Thank you for not giving up on me, for loving and saving me even when I constantly forget You and grieve Your Spirit. Thank You for Your endless mercy, for second chances.