Iron sharpens Iron

Today was a pretty slow day; more waiting on other people before I can do what I need to do. I'm sure I'll pay for it later on when I get a burst of new work.

As I've recently been reminded, I'm an engineer and (for better or for worse) I act like one more often than even I myself realize. It's an advantage to be serious, straight-spoken, good at solving problems, thorough, and particular when it comes to syntax. That said, an engineering mindset also makes it very easy to be critical, emotionally detached, know it all, and condescending.

An arrogant spirit tops the Proverbs 6 list of things God abominates, surpassing lying, strife, and even murder. While God has protected me from many the outward expressions of sin, I've still got enough in my soul to leave me no room to be judgmental of anyone. If you don't think so, then you don't know me very well. Father, help me to realize why my election is unconditional; if it depended on my worthiness, I'd be first in line for immediate hellfire.

"Iron sharpens iron; so one man sharpens another" is as true now as it was then, praise God. While His spirit operates neither requires the words of others nor my own cooperation, He often uses means. God has used several people in recent years to smooth off the rough edges, but it's been a grinding experience with sparks and a lot of friction. Spirit, keep it coming because You're far from finished.