God will CHECK your Ego

25/09/2024 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, we dive into John 3:30—"He must increase, but I must decrease." It's a verse that challenges us to check our egos and priorities in our walk with Christ. I’ll be sharing my personal struggle with pride and how God continues to remind me that it’s all about Him, not me. We’ll look at John the Baptist’s example and discuss how we can shift our focus from seeking our own glory to magnifying His.Episode Highlights:Scripture Focus: John 3:30 - "He must increase, but I must decrease." (ESV)Personal Reflection: My lifelong struggle with pride and the constant battle to keep my ego in check.John the Baptist’s Example: JB’s humble response when his followers tried to stir up rivalry between him and Jesus.Modern-Day Parallels: How we often make the same mistakes in our lives—seeking validation and putting ourselves before God’s plan.Daily Surrender: The ongoing challenge to let God be greater in our lives, even when our egos want to take center stage.Related Resources:Free Bible Study: Dive deeper into scripture and reflect on how to live a life that prioritizes God. Download the Free Bible StudyPrayer Journal: Track your prayers, reflect on your journey, and make space for God to speak. Get Your Prayer Journal✨ Want to go deeper in your walk with Jesus?Check out the store! https://payhip.com/KWWJTakeaways:Our egos can easily overshadow God’s work in our lives. It’s a daily commitment to remind ourselves that it’s not about us—it’s about Him.Decreasing ourselves allows more room for God to be seen and glorified in all that we do.Action Steps:Reflect on areas of your life where you need to decrease so that God can increase.Spend time in prayer asking God to reveal any prideful areas that need surrendering.Dive deeper into your faith journey with the resources linked above.Let's Connect:Have thoughts on today’s episode? Share your insights and reflections on Instagram and tag me @KarleighWalksWithJesus. I’d love to hear how God is working in your life!