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In the beginning we were designed by God to desire acceptance and affirmation ultimately from him and also from each other. The longing for human affirmation in itself is not sinful. But living for that longing is both self-serving and shortsighted.
In the absence of others volunteering to explain why we are so valuable, we have to answer
that question for ourselves.
We are accountable before God for our imaginations as much as for our deeds.
Vain imaginations make us discontent with our current realities.
Today I still long so much for honour, I am so pleased with myself, so rooted in my nature. I am pleased when others often ask for my opinion, when I am made to feel I am needed, when people know that I am clever, talented and popular. I am glad when I am friends with everyone, when I can share with others what is in my heart, when I can shine. But Lord Jesus, you were a servant of all. Today I surrender all desire to be great; I renounce all pleasure I take in being important. Help me never to take pleasure in the things that do not please you.
