June 1________________________________________
Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.
-Proverbs 27:1 (NLT)
UNCERTAINTY
A poem and essay by ILMA
Don’t brag about tomorrow
It may bring you joy or sorrow
You don’t know what the day will bring
Your heart may be troubled or it may sing.
Be humble and live each day with love
Seek peace and believe in God
Never boast about anything
It opens the door to evil and sin.
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Boasting is defined as talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one’s achievements, possession, or abilities. I didn’t get so much affirmation as a child and the only way I was able to get love and attention is when I perform well academically or with any skill I can show that I am good at. I became very proud of myself and my achievements. As I got older, I gained the confidence from a performance oriented life. I got involved in theater which heightened my conceit. The bible says that we shouldn’t brag about tomorrow since we don’t know what the day will bring. It also says that the only thing we should boast about is that we know and understand God. Boasting is considered evil according to James 4:16. When we brag or boast about something, we actually compete and try to act like we know it all, which stems from pride.
PRAYER
Lord, let me never brag about anything but knowing you.
REFLECTION
What has boasting brought about in your life?
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