1Kings 12:7- They replied, “If today you will be a servant to these people and serve them and give them a favorable answer, they will always be your servants.”
Ever watch the behavior of kids on a playground? It can be as psychologically intriguing as watching political candidates at work...
First you have the lineup---when kid stood against a wall and are picked for teams. The worst thing that could happen is getting picked last, so kids negotiate for position with their friends.
Then there is the bully, so scared about being accepted that they use their strength to maintain control.
Then of course is the drama queen--talking non stop in order to gain attention.
And don't forget the geeks & the jocks--two political parties pursuing fame and fortune.
How did you prove yourself to others around you in those years?
Rehoboam rejected the act of caring for people and instead chose to be a bully to prove himself, and it backfired. Instead of growing the Kingdom, he split it into two. What a tragic way to prove himself.
Remember---you are a chil of the lord God Almighty! He thought enough of y to create u and give u life. He loved u enough to lay down His own Son's life for the sake of you! And He was willing to accept that gift of grace as payment so that you could live with Him for eternity. You have Nothing To Prove!!!
Don't make decisions based on proving yourself...make them based on what God wants you to do. Choose love for God as the motivation for your decisions...and it will work out better.
What decision are u facing right now? How can choosing love for God and others help in making that choice?
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