240114 Pride

Pride

How do you learn to swallow pride 

When you've fouled up and want to hide

But know you need to just admit

That you have made a mess of it

For inside, you know 'til you do

The guilt will keep on haunting you

How do you handle eating crow

When they all tell you, " told you so"

Your part in it might be denied

That's how you hang on to your pride

We know that pride's a deadly sin

And only adds to mess you're in

So you must learn to swallow it

Though you may feel that it's legit

For if you play scenario through 

Your pride has done nothing for you

So, why do you keep hanging on

To something harmful for so long

Let's play this through a little more 

Imagine if you close pride's door

Take ownership of what you've done

Then, find real healing has begun

For truly you should have no shame

If just repent and take full blame

You'll find if you've a contrite heart

That's when you'll see forgiveness start

So make a choice; it's up to you

Can't have your pride and eat it, too

You'll find you're not the only one 

Who needs grace for the things they've done 

Yet, if your pride feels way too strong 

Can't face the facts when you've done wrong

Ask God, for he can help with this

For he is in the grace business 

Then, oh, what joy when made things right

Thus, finally sleep peacefully at night 

And those you've wronged will rejoice too

Because they've reconciled with you

James 4:6

But he gives us more grace. That is why scripture says,"God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble. "

Proverbs 11:2

When pride comes then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom

Proverbs 16:18

Pride goes before destruction,  a haughty spirit before a fall