Worship and Pride

Today I was reminded again of how much I need to grow in grace, humility and truth. It was a simple comment on one of my favorite verse - Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." This was said in regards to worship and more specifically, style of worship. It hit my heart. 

So often I go into church looking to be ministered to, looking for my needs to be met. I'll get annoyed if the music isn't exactly to my taste (among other things). Yet, this verse calls me to look out for others' interests. Even in worship and while I'm in church.

I feel there are so many areas that God has yet to unpack the truth of this verse in my life. So many areas where I'm sure I harbor hidden pride, selfish ambition. Yet God in his grace will not cease to grow me - will not cease the good work he began (Phil 1:6).

I am thankful for this reminder, prayerful that he will ever more reveal these areas that I walk around with blindly confident