It's not me

Therefore, as it is written: "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord."~1 Corinthians 1:31

I like to get things right.  I like to do the right things.  It makes me feel good when people notice that there is something different about me.  There is nothing wrong with taking joy in the fact you see fruit from your labor, but I must not loose sight of the source of my success.  I must not let success obscure my vision and focus; Christ. Truth be told, I have not done a lick of the work because anything I do is by the power and grace of God indwelling in me. 

Anything I do that is deemed good or done well is a direct result of Christ in me, my hope for glory.  I am just a vessel and as I surrender myself to Him I give Him more room to do miraculous works in and through me.  So my boasting must be in Him alone.  For I am a miracle.  The woman I look at in the mirror can smile because of Christ.  

I know these things to be true, but I write them out and declare them to guard my heart against any pride or arrogance that may try to rise up within me.  God has called me with a purpose and I can't let pride get me off track.  I don't want to miss my blessing or miss the opportunity to bless someone else.  

So I thank You Lord for your word that corrects me. I thank You for your warnings.  Keep me humbled and bowed before You. I have so much to learn from You.  Hide me behind You Father. Decrease me and increase You.  This is the only way that I can do life; to live for You.  Keep the specs out of my eyes so that I can see You clearly.  Forgive me for those times when I boast in myself.  Thank You for your grace and mercy. My praise go up to You and You alone.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen