I'm The One!!!

In our sojourning along the virtual highway, let us keep perspective with humility of heart and soberness of mind as we discuss solutions to the problems that grieve us. Though we may be in the right in our stances or positions, let us humbly impart any wisdom we may have to share, recognizing our own weaknesses, frailties and faults. As we seek to guide others to the path of righteousness let us not forget our own sinfulness and need for salvation. Consider Jesus’ words in Luke 18:9-14 and take a moments to ponder the lyrics of a song that calls all who are self-aware to engage in reflection and self-examination. 

Jesus said, "To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable:  "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.  The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.  I fast twice a week and give a tenth of all I get.’  “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not even look up to heaven, but beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner.’ “I tell you that this man, rather than the other, went home justified before God. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”

Now, think on the words of this old standard, with some contemporary application thrown in:

It's me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer
It's me, it's me, it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not my father, not my mother
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not my sister, not my brother
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer.

Not the people that are shoutin'
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not the members I've been doubting
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not the preacher, not the sinner
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not the deacon, not the teacher
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not the left ones, not the right ones
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer

Not the chill ones or uptight ones
But it's me, oh Lord
Standing in the need of prayer!

Hear our prayer, oh Lord! 
Give us the eyes to see
What you are doing for us, 
And the ears to hear 
What You are saying to us!  
Amen!