still learning

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9

So, this has been my struggle for the past 6-8 weeks.
I've been boasting.
The word "proud" has entered my vocab.
I feel self-assured.
My humility has waned.
I haven't even noticed the moon lately.
My plate is full and I have been proud of how full it is and looks.

I love that verse---
a gift of God, not my doing, so I may not boast.

What's that other verse?
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Galatians 6:14

I have so much to still learn.

...and I guess this hit home the hardest- for as I have been proud and boasting
I have NOT had peace or rest or contentedness

For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace,
Romans 8:6

I want life & peace
His grace provides it
thank you
amen