American Idol

I occasionally watch American Idol - especially the early sessions when the awful singers audition. I’m amazed that these folks think they can sing & that when they’re told differently they insist that the judges are wrong.

But their response is a reflection of human nature. Most of us think we are better than we are & are unable to accept criticism. Pride is a horrible thing. It’s reflected when I compare myself to these horrible singers: ’I'm glad I’m not as deluded as these people!’

Pride is the real Idol of our hearts - be it a superstar singer, a wannabe singer - or the person who holds grudges, expects others to serve him/her, or who gives the Lord the leftovers of his/her heart’s devotion.  May the Lord shatter our pride & give us His sufficient grace.