The response of Chris to the "Church Member of the Year" Award--
I can't accept this award. I can't be "church member of the year" because the truth is, I'm not what I seem on the outside. I am a sinner. A total failure. I don't live a perfect, exemplary life. But the worst part about it is that this is the first time I've ever been able to admit it! I never wanted to admit my failures to you, my church family, because of pride. Pride has taken over my life-it drives my choices, it drives my "appearances", and it drives a critical spirit of others.
I'm tired of living like this. I want to come clean. I want to be real. I want to be forgiven. And that forgiveness only comes when I fess up. So here I am-a sinner who wants to be more like Christ. God, rid me of pride so I can be changed by You.
Chris
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