Stubborn Pride

Pride is a very destructive character defect. It is evident in our lives when we think negative, angry, and/or, victimized thoughts.  When we have been harmed or offended by someone, pride tells us that we know best how to deal with it.   We decide to use our own ideas, which are fatally flawed, and the result is that instead of solving problems, we become slaves to destructive life practices which fill our lives with increased suffering. 

 Pride is destructive because it removes God’s presence and God’s principals from any thoughts about how to deal with a situation.  Pride says “I will do it MY way” regardless of the consequences. 

Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble, but he keeps his distance from the proud. Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.  You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me.  The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. (Psalm 138:6-8a NLT)

Humility, on the other hand, enables us to stand with God, face hurt and injustice, and invite Him to show us a secure way forward.   God promises to work out His good plan for our lives in a way that demonstrates His faithful love for us. 

 If we truly want to build a secure life it is necessary to come to God with a humble heart and willingly follow the directions given in His Word.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I repent of my pride and arrogance which led me to faulty solutions.  Forgive me for the times I have thought that Your principles for living in recovery did not work because I wanted to continue doing things my way.  Help me to trust Your proven ways and lean not on my own understanding, for Your Word is my source of hope.  Amen

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