As I write this devotion today, my heart is burdened for friends and family. It never ceases to amaze me what the enemy can drag up to cause trouble. I think the root trouble with most of us is pride. Isn't that the sin that got Satan thrown out of heaven? Yet we just invite it right into our lives like we can have it and hold on to it, and God doesn't mind. Hello. He wouldn't allow it in his star angel, so why would he allow it in our lives? And if we are determined to be proud and demanding, He will stiff arm (resist) us. And brother, does that hurt. The pain is almost unbearable. It is not worth the price we pay for it. Any child of God wants to feel God's love and presence, on a good day. But when the chips are down, we really need Him. To humbly come before Him and admit our sin will restore that glorious peace of mind and heart. You may wonder how I can speak with so much intensity. I am here to tell you that I have been in both places. I'll take the latter, thank you. Having had two complete nervous breakdowns, sedatives by the bucket, shock treatments, and weeks away from my sweet man and two baby girls (at that time) to try and fix me, all to no avail. It was when I humbled myself and admitted my pride and self sufficiency that I began to get over it. it took a while, but the longer we hang on to our pride, the longer it will take. So give it up. Grace, grace, wonderful grace coming down from the Father above.............
James 4:6 But he giveth more grace; Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.
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