Let's be real. Pride doesn't end when you finish writing. I can feel it welling within my editor/proofreader brain as I read what you've written. Every time I feel the victory of finding the things most would read right over, it's there. I also feel the exaltation and question my proficiency every time I finish helping a writer craft something. It's a joy and a sickness. The only thing I can prevent myself from editing is scripture.
Thank you for the beauty of what you have shared in the entire series. It has brought together many ideas and emotions I've been experiencing as I study and live out this moment of eternity as the Church, the Bride of Christ.
Wow! This was perfect timing. I have been writing and thinking about pride/humility over the last couple of weeks.
Particularly, how do you write about humility without sounding like a prideful donkey.
It’s such a strange paradox. The act of trying to be humble often serves as a backdoor entry for pride to announce its presence.
This line from Jennifer hit home. 👇
“The scariest thing about Pride for me is that the sense of superiority and the sense of inferiority might be intermingled, and both are aspects of Pride.”
Surrender was mentioned and I believe that's where I land. But we have to pick up our white flag every single morning because pride is persistent.
I was struck by a C.S. Lewis line this week on ordering our loves correctly. It reminded me of this quote by Griffin 👇
“God is not looking to strip us of our gifts, but to give them back in their fullness only after they are ordered under Himself.”
We have to get the order right.
This collaboration was a gift to me this morning. Thanks for tackling a difficult subject. You've given me lots to think about on my walk. The dog will be very happy 😀
Let's be real. Pride doesn't end when you finish writing. I can feel it welling within my editor/proofreader brain as I read what you've written. Every time I feel the victory of finding the things most would read right over, it's there. I also feel the exaltation and question my proficiency every time I finish helping a writer craft something. It's a joy and a sickness. The only thing I can prevent myself from editing is scripture.
Thank you for the beauty of what you have shared in the entire series. It has brought together many ideas and emotions I've been experiencing as I study and live out this moment of eternity as the Church, the Bride of Christ.
Wow! This was perfect timing. I have been writing and thinking about pride/humility over the last couple of weeks.
Particularly, how do you write about humility without sounding like a prideful donkey.
It’s such a strange paradox. The act of trying to be humble often serves as a backdoor entry for pride to announce its presence.
This line from Jennifer hit home. 👇
“The scariest thing about Pride for me is that the sense of superiority and the sense of inferiority might be intermingled, and both are aspects of Pride.”
Surrender was mentioned and I believe that's where I land. But we have to pick up our white flag every single morning because pride is persistent.
I was struck by a C.S. Lewis line this week on ordering our loves correctly. It reminded me of this quote by Griffin 👇
“God is not looking to strip us of our gifts, but to give them back in their fullness only after they are ordered under Himself.”
We have to get the order right.
This collaboration was a gift to me this morning. Thanks for tackling a difficult subject. You've given me lots to think about on my walk. The dog will be very happy 😀