The pleading of the sober
Soul Snack 189/11 ... The pleading of the sober
Lord, there's something
I have to discuss with you.
Just lately
some people I know
have been telling me
how good I am.
They've been telling me
I'm holy.
They make me out
to be a saint.
They credit me
with all kinds of virtues
I just don't have.
And while this may be great
for my ego,
it's not good
for my soul.
It bothers me Lord.
My protestations
are considered modesty.
My denials
are considered humility.
Lord, let me keep
my footing.
Don't let me
climb up
on that pedestal.
Lord you know what I am.
Don't let me forget that. #
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. (Roms 12:3)
# This prayer was written by Sue Garmon and reprinted in Souvenirs of Solitude p117 ~ Brennan Manning. Pub = NavPress, Colorado Springs 2009
Today's Soul Snippet:
Humility weighs nothing but pride crushes forever.