Pride

I just left church and I learned some thing......pride isnt just something that keeps you from doing right or asking for help. Pride is also holding on to things. So often we blame pride for the reason someone chose not to get help for a certain area or if they dont do what needs to be done because they fear the reprecussion of others. But we dont think that holding a grudge or hating someone because they hurt us is a problem. Well, my children, it is. When someone hurts us, and we use it to dislike them for a period of time, or we use that to act hateful back, that is pride. When you get mad at someone and hold on to it for a long period of time, you are holding up your blessings and salvation in your life. God wants you to let go of the hurt, pain, anger, or whatever is hindering you. When you seem to keep goin through the same trail or problems over and over....that means either you haven't learned what you need to or you haven't died in that area (gotten over it). When you get mad everytime you hear your baby daddy's name, you arent over it. (preaching to myself in that one) When you keep getting into the same dead relationships or you cant seem to make it past a certain area in your life, that means something is blocking the flow of God. We need to examine ourselves and ask God "What do you want me to learn in this situation?" Once we understand that every situation is a test and trial and that we are supposed to learn something, we can pass these tests and move on to the next level of our spirituality. By overcoming, we allow God's glory and salvation to flow in our lives freely and this helps release our blessings. I know it isnt always easy, and tests get harder at each new level. But He loves us and wont put more on us than we can bare. We dont have to go through anything alone. He is always there willing and ready to help his children. So think about all the people you may have done wrong or cut off due to your wrong doing and make it right. And for all the people that did you wrong, thank them for helping you get closer to your blessing.