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(James 4:6) “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
Part 3: WE MAY LET GO... BUT GOD NEVER WILL — 10. Pride (insecurity, success/achievement that becomes idolised, or habitually avoiding vulnerability)
I watched a pastor’s testimony after he travelled to Asbury University to see what was happening at their revival meetings. As he spoke, he kept wiping away tears—he said the presence of the Holy Spirit was palpable at the altar, and God spoke clearly to him about his arrogance and pride in the way he led his church.
Child of the Living God, always be open before Him. Tell Him what’s happening—(He already knows it all anyway). Pride is really just fear in disguise: we think it acts like a shield protecting us from the fear of losing status, control, relationships, or our sense of worth. But Scripture warns that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6; Prov. 16:18), and He will do whatever He can to expose those fears so we can be healed.
If you’re struggling, ask someone to pray with you. Two or more people praying together are beautiful: by humbling yourself to pray openly about your problems, you reveal your heart to others. That vulnerability breaks the ugly covering of pride, lets others feel safe to be honest too, and creates space for God’s grace and correction to work.
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Let's pray. "Heavenly Father, You've heard all the excuses before, and You know every excuse we make for what we do... help us, Lord, to be 'real' especially with each other." Amen!
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