Get Over Yourself

 “Get Over Yourself!” Wouldn’t it feel great to be able to say that to some people? The problem you run into is that if you said that to other people, it will probably come back on yourself sooner or later. All need to “get over themselves” in some way or another. Philippians 2:3 - love each other, be deep-spirited friends. Don't push your way to the front; don't sweet-talk your way to the top. Put yourself aside, and help others get ahead. Don't be obsessed with getting your own advantage. Forget yourself long enough to lend a helping hand. “Attitude is everything”

Philippians 2:5-11 - Think of yourself the way Jesus thought of himself. He had equal status with God but didn't think so much of himself that he had to cling to the advantages of that status no matter what. Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave and became human! Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death—and the worst kind of death at that—a crucifixion. Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever, so that all created beings in heaven and on earth—even those long ago dead and buried—will bow in worship before Jesus, and call out in praise that he is the Master of all.

So how do you “empty” yourself? How do you get over yourself? Here is away: Look at life through a telescope, not a microscope…When you look at life through a microscope, everything else is smaller than you. YOU are the biggest object, and YOU have the illusion that you are in control. When you look at life through a telescope, you are looking at something MUCH BIGGER than you are, and you realize that you are small, that you are NOT in control.

IF you’re not truly in control of your life {and you’re not} then you must be willing to submit yourself to a greater power that IS in control. That power is not a energy source, or some cosmic light source, it is the God who made all of creation, including you.

Isaiah 45:9-12 - You have no right to argue with your Creator. You are merely a clay pot shaped by the potter. The clay doesn’t ask, “Why did you make me this way?”… God is the Creator, the holy God of all things. Do you dare question him about …what have you done?

You need to recognize and acknowledge that GOD is in control – he has the ability to reward you for things done for Him, and the power to discipline you for the wrong things that you do. He has the power to give life and to take life away. So be rid of the notion that you are in control, (that’s when you’re looking at life through the microscope) and acknowledge how much you do need God. God knows your past, your present and your future and He is in control.

Not only is this humbling, but it is empowering! You have THE God of the universe on your side. The ONE who keeps all things going, He is infinitely larger than you, the Father who wants to be you’re everything, your guide, father and friend in your life…

So empty yourself and give up your bragging rights. That you are this or that, you are only valuable because of your relationship with the CHOSEN ONE, - and that is because of The Fathers love, not anything you have done to earn it…

It’s NOT who you are, nor where you live, nor who your parents are, your job or education that make you valuable – it is because of the EVERLASTING FATHER, and his work in your life.

Become a person of true humility and “Get Over Yourself” James 4:10 - When you bow down before the Lord and admit your dependence on him, he will lift you up and give you honor. Also Scripture says: God will make you prosper: Proverbs 22:4 - True humility and fear of the Lord leads to riches, honor, and long life.