I’m currently leading an incredible bible study on Pastor Steven Furtick’s new book Greater.  Last week we were challenged to burn our plows, meaning to sacrifice something that is holding you back from the Greater life God is calling you to.  For some of the women in the group it was automatic, they knew exactly what the needed to give up and then for others, like myself, it wasn’t that easy.  It was a process to figure out exactly what God wanted me to give up.  To my surprise, God laid something on my heart that made me sick to my stomach!  I can barely even write the words on the page.  He said I need to get rid of p….p…..p…..pride!  Ouch!  At first I was like, really God?  I’m Not prideful! …LOL When any human being can speak the words, “I’m not prideful”; there is a problem.  Pride is the root of the fall for every one of us.  When Eve took it upon herself to disobey God’s specific instructions not to eat from the tree of knowledge or surely you will die, that was pride.  No way around it, every single one of us has pride.

After seeking God’s understanding on how this pride thing is playing out in my everyday life, one of the first things He spoke to me about was adjusting my attitude.  I thought how exactly do I need to adjust my attitude, and God every so gentle referred me to becoming more like Jesus in Matthew 20:28.  The son of man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.  In order to let go of pride I must have a continual servants attitude and mindset.  Doesn’t that sound like fun?  Does that sound easy?  No way!  But I do believe after studying scripture, that when we become smaller it allows God to become Greater in and through us.  And when I really am honest with myself and think about what I want my life to be and represent, I long to be a reflection of Jesus’ love to others.  Jesus is all goodness, righteousness and truth.  No matter how hard I try I will never be all that Jesus is, but I can however let go of trying and just allow Jesus to live in and through me.

I would like to challenge you today by asking you a few coaching questions.  What plow do you need to burn in your life?  How will you surrender to God today?  What will your life look like after you sacrifice the one thing that is holding you back?