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I’m begging. More of YOU. Less of ME.

November 18, 2014 //  by Courtney

How’s it going?

You’re so busy.

How’s the book tour?

It seems like A LOT.

 

It is awesome. And it’s an awful tension.

 

It is such an incredible honor to travel around and share what is on my heart. Who wouldn’t love to speak and do TV appearances and promote a book? It is FUN!

However, there are parts that make me sick to my stomach.

In my quest to do a “job well done” and give it my best effort – am I coming narcissist? I fear this.

Am I spending more time thinking of other kids than my own?

Am I over sharing? Yes.

 

I truly want LESS OF ME. MORE YOU. Lord! I am begging.

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I am crying out today that He will guide me every day during this time. I am truly wired to market things. And I believe in this message or I would’ve never said yes – but I love Jesus more than I love results and success.

So, each day and week I battle and keep going back to the cross. I am not worried about what you think – I want my motives and heart pure before my Lord.

Do you ever struggle with this tension?

 

Lord, please let me post less Instagrams and selfies for the LOVE.

Less of ME.

Lord, when I do share – let my motives be pure and inspire folks to know you.

More of YOU.

Lord, let me see faces over followers.

Let them read your words more than my words.

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Let me spend some time on promoting and working and more time trusting you’ve got it.

Before I speak to any group, let me spend more time praying for the audience, your words and impact on their faith… then I do praying that I won’t mess up.

More of YOU. Less of ME.

Lord, work in me and teach me before I dare teach or share a tip with others.

Let me have time to live out what I am teaching.

Let me quiet my soul enough to hear you every day.

More of YOU. Less of ME.



 

Ironically, when I went to write this today – here was my devotion on IfEquip. Do I fear man more than I fear God? So timely.

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Now, sing these two songs – so loud with me. He knows our hearts. He will meet us each day.

 

 

Do you feel this tension?

 

Category: A Better Me

About Courtney

Courtney DeFeo is most known for being a factory of ideas for families. It’s her desire to lead a life that radiates God’s love in action and His grace along the way. As a former marketing professional for corporations such as Chick-fil-A and Ketchum Public Relations, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs and ideas that motivate others to action. She is the author of In This House, We Will Giggle, creator of ABC Scripture Cards and Virtue Cards and the kindness movement Light ‘Em Up Acts. Her latest project is a community for tween girls and their moms - found at TreasuredGirlz.com. Her house is a wreck and she hates to cook. She adores her hot, patient husband. She posts entirely too many photos of her two girls on Instagram. Connect with Courtney anytime: Twitter • Website • Facebook • Instagram

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