I suffer from a genetic disorder. Pride. And today I had to part with a huge chunk of it. I thought I long dealt with this, but not so according to the Lord.
We all have our hang-ups. One of mine is a cushion I use because of a back injury. My back often feels like I’m 80 even though I am only in my fifties. The “granny” cushion embarrasses the daylights out of me. I’ve even joked, “The Lord must think I needed a great deal of humbling.”
Whether I plan a vacation, go to a new church, visit a friend, go to a seminar, watch a kid graduate, dine at a restaurant, or even try to relax somewhere, my biggest concern is always the seat I will have to sit on. Folding chairs? Pure torture. Unsupportive seats or soft couches won’t work either. Chairs with odd angles, lacking firmness, or without a full back cause a backache that will last for days. Continue reading →
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Tagged as Accountability, Back Pain, Embarrassing Moments, Faith, Gaining Weight, God, Humbling, Humor, Life Lessons, Lying, Pride, Pride Problems, Sacrifice, Self-Reflection, Spirituality, Telling the Truth
It is so good to finally get a health warning that is useful!
HIS EYE IS ON THIS SPARROW TOO Still Learning to Lean on God 