Stronghold of Pride

This comes from Beth Moore in her book Praying God's Word. Its in Chapter 3: Overcoming Pride.

My name is Pride. I am a cheater. I cheat you of your God-given destiny... because you demand your own way. I cheat you of contentment... because you "deserve better than this." I cheat you of knowledge... because you already know it all. I cheat you of healing... because you're too full of me to forgive. I cheat you of holiness... because you refuse to admit when you're wrong. I cheat you of vision... because you'd rather look in the mirror than out a window. I cheat you of genuine friendship... because nobody's going to know the real you. I cheat you of love... because real romance demands sacrifice. I cheat you of greatness in heaven... because you refuse to wash another's feet on earth. I cheat you of God's glory... because I convince you to seek your own. My name is Pride. I am a cheater. You like me because you think I'm always looking out for you. Untrue. I'm looking to make a fool of you. God has so much for you, I admit, but don't worry... If you stick with me you'll never know.

WOW!!! This spoke volumes to my heart! I am guilty of every single one of these statements! I am totally guilty of pride! When I first started this chapter I thought I really don't have a stronghold of pride. I would definitely say that that thought was totally blown out of the water!!! I highly recommend you getting this book. It is full of Scripture prayers. I have borrowed it from our church library, but I need to get my own copy. These Scripture prayers will be used for the rest of my life!!!