LEARN TO BE CORRECTED

“They did not respond to correction.” Jer 2:30 NIV

Today’s Insight

How do you respond to correction? By taking offense? By interpreting it as rejection? By getting defensive? By shooting the bearer of bad news and making sure they never get to you again? By keeping score and saying, “In comparison to what I’ve accomplished in life, you’ve done nothing”? By giving in to self-pity and thinking how hard your life is because people don’t understand or appreciate you? We need people who’ll be honest with us. Why? Because we’re too easily blindsided by our egos! When God sends somebody to correct you, it’s because He wants what’s best for you. His willingness to correct you actually demonstrates how much He cares for you. “If you are not disciplined…you are illegitimate children and not true sons” (Heb 12:8 NIV).

So check your spiritual birth certificate! People who are open to correction generally exhibit these four qualities:

(1) Vulnerability. When they’re wrong they’re capable of admitting it—even before they’re confronted.

(2) Teachability. They’re willing to hear, quick to learn, and always open to counsel.

(3) Availability. They don’t try to avoid you.

(4) Honesty. They are committed to the truth regardless of how much it hurts.

You say, “That’s a high standard.” You’re right! It’s a standard pride resists and fragile egos run from.

Application

There’s something in each of us that would rather look good than be good. So when God sends people into your life who love you enough to level with you—be open to them. Your personal growth and success depend on it.

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank you for your Word today. Lord thank you for sending people in my life who are nearest to me and thank you for using them to rebuke and correct me so that I would a excellent Leader that you want me to be. Lord thank you that sent someone who gives their honest observation for me so that I will be aware of my attitude in every moment in my life and through correction I will be growing as a Leader ready to lead your people even in a difficult situations. Lord strengthens me not to discourage because of other’s critics but be encourage to serve you and to perform the assignment that you gave to me faithfully for your glory In Jesus’ Name. Amen!

Prayer for Salvation

Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.

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