I can give illustration after illustration about what this looks like... about how this works in the nitty gritty of daily life... you see...it has to do with those what's and why's in my life... rather than the actual circumstances... it can be at work... at home... out and about... doesn't matter... we are talking here about Philip's "natural man" and... you know something... I take me with me... wherever I go...

one of the things I do a lot... is play golf... it is a perfect place for Philip to get adjusted... so why does Philip love to play golf?  Why does he spend all that time out there... what are my motives... hmmmmm...

My natural man loves a whole bunch of things that can come from golf... the challenge... winning... the pats on the back... a little adulation for the old fella... besides the benefit of the exercise... and the fellowship with friends on the course ... building relationships... good things like that...

One of the guys has been telling me and everyone else.... that... "Phil is the most improved golfer I've seen here this year"... now that one goes a long way with the old fella... especially when he says it to someone else in my presence...

Things like: "great shot, Phil...".... "did you win again yesterday?" ... "planning to win the Super Seniors Championship again this year?"

Getting the picture? That response I get in my gut...that feeling pretty good about myself thing...?  that is exactly the thing that needs to die...

I'll tell you how the Lord adjusted that tomorrow....