As I was journaling this morning I was writing to Jesus about sending a picture to my sponsor of the 7 steps I wrote about yesterday . I want him to not only be aware of these steps but to also question me about my taking each of them seriously every day. I stewed about this some just because daily telling someone of trials/temptations and how one deals with them seems too much. My pride enters this picture easily–they don’t need to know everything–I think. I know better than this, but our pride is not generated from what we know honors God. It is far more selfish.

As I asked Jesus what He wanted me to know from Him for today, His response was immediate. He let me know that in telling what temps me and how I handle them allows others to do the same. None of us are without these temptations which we don’t want to share. However, when someone opens about theirs, it is easy to join them with yours. I needed to be reminded of this. I know the truth of it, but when the time comes to tell, our prideful selfishness always takes the lead so it is good to be reminded of the greater purpose in sharing.

This today is my step of obedience. How I love the thoroughness and yet gentleness of our loving Savior and Lord–Jesus Christ!