Today’s reading is Luke 18:1-17
“He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt: “Two men went up into the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I get.’ But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’ I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.””

‭‭Luke‬ ‭18:9-14‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/luk.18.9-14.esv
All,
This stands out because Jesus says, “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Do you ever try to impress God? Andy Stanley made a comparison one time of a 3 year old drawing a picture for his parents. The parents put it on the fridge because they love the child, not because of the artistic quality of the drawing. Do we see how great it is that we have a relationship with God? God created us. He created the world. He sees next year and next decade as easily as He sees today. Why would we ever question to obey anything that has this knowledge. We are human beings with a sin nature. The greatest thing we can do is to stay on the path with God. Please pray that we and our friends trust and listen to God today. Please pray for the CLC lunch today in Gwinnett county.