“The only reason I can’t get to God is pride, no matter how humble I seem.”
– Oswald Chambers
If you have ever read any of the works of Oswald Chambers, you know that his way of presenting God’s message causes many an “ouch” to the reader. Like the quote above, he pulls no punches when trying to get a point across, even when it means throwing himself “under the bus.”
Think about the quote above for a moment.
Really think on it.
Now, let’s all say it together:
“OUCH!”
No matter what I am doing to help others – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter what is being done by others to trip me up – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter how much I am praying – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter the obstacles in my path as I walk through each day – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter the great amount I donate to the poor – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter how financially destitute I am – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter how often I attend church – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
No matter the hypocrisy of the church – if I can’t get to God, it is because of my own pride.
I could go on and on listing all the things I would like to believe will ensure my union with God – or, better yet, give me an excuse for why I have no union with God. The great fact about all that is that none of it is real. The only real thing that keeps me from God is the great me! That is, the monster pride that lives within me. The voice that tells me, “I got this!” The attitude that reminds me just how important I am. Therefore, the only thing that will get me to God is the smashing of that pride monster.
God, I don’t know which way is up and which way is down
without You, I am lost in the sea of me that is diseased and worn and troubled
Your guidance, I need
Your wisdom, I crave
only through Your grace I’ll receive…
Please God, smash my pride
and show me the way.
Jessica L. Morris 
Thank you so much, Jessica, for this Dewdrops post on Pride. I agree with you and I say “OUCH” with all my heart, mind, and voice!
Deb
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Deb S., great to hear from you via your post! Sending you a big hug, Love, Sandy R. Jessica, Thanks for your service via your blog – I got to say a warm “Hello w big hug” to Deb S.
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Great post Jessica. Pathological pride as I call it…wears so many masks….bottom line: It Keeps me from letting God in. Wonderful post – thanks!!
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Thank you always for your wonderful, beautiful thoughts…..
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I know what you mean about Oswald Chambers but I have always treasured the conviction he placed in my heart. Even if it is difficult.
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