Pride Comes Before A Fall

Pride. Wow, in the wrong way, at the wrong time, pride is not a good thing. It keeps us from getting on our knees, it keeps us from admitting when we are wrong, and it sometimes keeps us from what we really need.

GOD keeps showing me and trying to teach me about pride. I hope I am listening. I have made so many prideful choices that I have become a slave to the world that I live in. Constantly being reminded of bad decisions that were made with naive intentions. I keep asking for a miracle, but seem to be unable to live in expectation for it. This world is unforgiving and unmerciful, so I find myself on my knees asking for GOD's grace to get me through just one more time. Let me live with myself so that I can have the confidence that I am raising my children correctly. That I am loved and worthy.

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom." (Proverbs 11:2 NKJV)

Elusive Peace

I find myself in a place where it feels like peace and comfort elude me. And I realize, it's not that they are eluding me, I am avoiding them. I am finding every reason to avoid that quiet time with HIM. It's as though I think I am thriving in my chaos. My flesh believes it is strong, and this is where that phrase "The bigger they are the harder they fall" comes from. The bigger I allow my flesh to become, the harder I am going to fall.


I find myself having to find a way to pull myself back to let go and let GOD. I can do all things through CHRIST who strengthens me. Pride always comes before a fall.


All eyes are on your LORD. (P.S. can you help me keep it that way?)


[Written 11/2/10]