“Swallowing your pride seldom leads to indigestion.”~anonymous
Pride is quite sneaky and deceptive. It leads us to believe that we can do it all and have it all in our own strength. Pride tells us that we alone are enough. It partners well with stubbornness. Proverbs 16:18 tells us “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” I like The Message translation of this verse, “First pride, then the crash—the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” If we want to live our lives completely surrendered to God, then we will have to let go of pride.
Pride is a stumbling block that keeps us from receiving what we need. Whether it is help, forgiveness, or even love, it can be challenging to admit that we don’t always have the ability to meet our own needs. Letting go of pride opens us up to allow humility in. It is okay to admit that you can’t do it all by yourself. Learning how to graciously receive from others and from God is one of the most important lessons we can ever learn.
Pride can also keep us from giving to others. When we buy into the lie that we can do it all ourselves, we harden our hearts towards those who are in need. Instead of lending a helping hand, we expect them to take care of it all themselves. Letting go of pride softens our hearts and allows us to see others the way God sees them. Then we can truly begin to “love one another.”
Letting go of pride will help our love walk to grow with others and with God. Dare to be vulnerable and surrender it all today!
“Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” ~Proverbs 11:2
“Each time he said, ‘My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.’ So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” ~2 Corinthians 12:9-10