by Hazel Straub
How many times have we let pride, self exaltation, self absorption or arrogance consume us? We rely on ourselves and think we have to solve all our problems by ourselves, with our hard work. We use our own intellect, resources and religious formulas. However, we fail to trust God and don’t have a close intimate relationship with him. We become self sufficient and do not depend on God. Worry and anxiety consume us because we forget God and his love. We want the credit when things go well and blame God, when things go poorly. All of this is pride.
Acknowledge God as your source and depend on him. Ask what he wants, listen and obey, rather than taking the glory for yourself. Take the lowest position rather than assuming you deserve all the attention. Trust God, rather than your own understanding and it will go well for you. It is wisdom to humble yourself and let God be God!
The greatest among you will be the one who always serves others. Remember this: If you have a lofty opinion of yourself and seek to be honored, you will be humbled. But if you have a modest opinion of yourself and choose to humble yourself, you will be honored. (Matthew 23:11-12 TPT)
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Truth! This is such an important post. Thank you for it, my friend. Praise God!😃❤
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 08/30/2021
at 3:43 am
Hallelujah! You are welcome, friend! To the glory of God! ❤️
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By: Pure Glory on 08/30/2021
at 4:25 am
😃❤
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By: Tonya LaLonde on 08/30/2021
at 5:27 am
With a humble view of oneself and respect for the Word of God, we are encouraged to travel in our lives’ journey.
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By: Peter Klopp on 08/30/2021
at 7:14 am
Amen! No need to worry as we rely on God!
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By: Pure Glory on 08/30/2021
at 9:04 am
I will the more rely on God.
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By: Kellie on 08/30/2021
at 9:38 am
Hallelujah!
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By: Pure Glory on 08/30/2021
at 11:42 am
God is my source!
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By: Michael A. King on 08/30/2021
at 10:04 am
Praise God!
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By: Pure Glory on 08/30/2021
at 11:43 am
Many a time I have seen God humble those who think themselves more worthy than others. 🙏🙏
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By: Stephen Baragwanath on 08/30/2021
at 12:04 pm
Yes, God humbles the proud and gives merry to the humble. We all have to humble ourselves.
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By: Pure Glory on 08/30/2021
at 12:27 pm
Yes pride and arrogance always my achilles but what is the deeper reason it is feae
I’m not being good enough for God and so I wear fig leaves instead of the righteousness of Jesus oh god show me your love that fear may vanish
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By: Den Rhodes on 08/31/2021
at 12:16 am
Den, that is profound. Pride was the first sin and we all struggle with it. God has heard your prayer and is flooding you with his love!
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By: Pure Glory on 08/31/2021
at 11:12 am
Awesome post❤🌺
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By: sonalbhan on 09/01/2021
at 3:29 am
Hallelujah! \o/
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By: Pure Glory on 09/01/2021
at 8:38 am
Amen! This is so true.
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By: Carla V. Gardner on 09/09/2021
at 1:17 am
Yes we need to humble ourselves!
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By: Pure Glory on 09/09/2021
at 7:18 am