Overcoming The Pride Of Life

Father, I give preferential treatment to everyone I come in contact. On the road, I yield to the other driver. At the checkout, I yield to my fellow man especially if I am in a hurry. I give my friends the first opportunity to speak and I do not interrupt giving them my full attention. Everywhere I go I presume to serve. When trials come my way I count it all joy and praise You that You have given me life. I am sure to make the first move in salutations and in reconciliation. I always ask what I can do, without presumption. I do not consider myself the greatest but the least. I don't put myself first but last. I strive to reach perfection in Jesus but know I have not yet obtained it. I give to everyone who asks of me when I have it to give. I do not hold back honor when honor is due. I prefer my brothers. I defer to elders. I confer with counsel so that I may make wise decisions. And I refer when I don’t have the answer. In the name of Jesus who thought more of my life than His own.