BECAUSE!
Some days I don't feel like I am much of a leader. When things go wrong, when trials mount up, I have a tendency to believe they are all BECAUSE of me. I know those thoughts are not from God. I was reminded of that this morning reading Psalm 71: "My life is an example to many, because you have been my strength and protection. That is why I can never stop praising you; I declare your glory all day long. And now in my old age, don't set me aside. Don't abandon me when my strength is failing." (Psalm 71:-9, NLT) The key word here is BECAUSE. If I am any kind of example to others it isn't because I have managed to eliminate all trials, all pain, all the wrongs of this world. IF I AM AN EXAMPLE to anyone it is only BECAUSE of GOD and his perfect strength and protection. The older I get, the more I need God's strength and protection. I also need to realize the EXAMPLE I SET has nothing to do with me and has everything to do with God. Left on my own, as...
