Day 9 Scripture – 40 Days of Prayer #6

Day 9 Scripture – 40 Days of Prayer #6
08-25-08

MARK 9:34
But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest.

The disciples, caught up in their constant struggle for personal success, were embarrassed to answer Jesus’ question. It is always painful to compare our motives with Christ’s. It is not wrong for believers to be industrious or ambitious. But when ambition pushes obedience and service to one side, it becomes sin. Pride or insecurity can cause us to overvalue position and prestige. In God’s Kingdom, such motives are destructive. The only safe ambition is directed toward Christ’s Kingdom, not our own advancement.

Dear Lord,
We thank you for all you have done, are doing and will do for us. We ask that as we read your WORD we also allow the WORD to read us! We humbly ask that you reveal to us what we need to know, as you intended and that we will go out into the world to bring you glory each and every day! In Jesus name we pray. AMEN.

Cheryl Burns
Director, Christ Community Center
Christ Community United Methodist Church
Director Family Ministries