**Joyce Meyer
The Bible repeatedly warns us against pride. And I cannot emphasize enough the danger of pride. See, when we give in to pride, we give the enemy a place of great influence over us.
When we think too highly of ourselves, it causes us to value others less, forget to trust God, and ignore the truth that we are really nothing without God.
This type of attitude or thinking is detestable to the Lord. We must have a holy fear of pride and remember that we are special and valuable because God loves us and has forgiven us, not because we can accomplish great things on our own.
It is important to understand that whenever we excel in any area, it is only because God has given us the gift of grace to do it. The moment we think we have accomplished great things in our own strength, we are getting in to pride.
Remember, we belong to God. Instead of having exaggerated opinions of ourselves, let us focus on God's greatness and His love for us. It is by His grace alone that we can succeed in doing whatever He is calling us to do.
Prayer starter: Lord, only through You am I worth anything and able to accomplish anything. I release any pride I may be holding on to, knowing that when I succeed and excel, it is because of Your grace and goodness.
Galatians 6:3
If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
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