“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:5)
Godzilla: a gargantuan lizard that terrorized New York City in the movies.
Bridezilla: someoone who makes life miserable for others in order to have her dream wedding.
Too bad those examples are not confined to TV. Do you know someone like this?
Cleanzilla: someone who rants and raves when dirty socks and dishes are left on the floor, in a bedroom, or in the family car rather than “where I told you to put them three hours ago!”
Fashionzilla: someone who shops (often without regard to the family budget) so she (or he) can “have something to wear” or who pouts and makes life unbearable for others because she (or he) “has nothing to wear.”
Dietzilla: someone who is going to lose weight “if it’s the last thing I do” and who makes sure that those around her start praying for the end to come quickly.
Those examples hit too close to home with me. And when I read Philippians 4:5, I was completely struck out.
As a woman (or man) who professes devotion to Jesus, do you have a few Zilla tendencies of your own? Or do you make it your goal to please Him (2 Cor. 5:9)?
Challenge: Ask the Lord to show you your own ugly Zillas. Then, humbly repent, knowing that the Holy Spirit loves you and is there to help you in your weakness.
Lord, I don’t want to be a Zilla of any kind. Make me a new creation. I want to please You.
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