Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.  - Ecclesiastes7.8[

Patience is better than pride.

How true it is!

 I’ve been proud. God took my pride away

and made me happy instead.

God gave me patience to wait for

the good stuff.

But the gift that destroys,

you bet.

Been there, received that.

Too much. Too lavish.

Insecurity wrapped,

and the giver keeps it like

the gifted.

God, what a gift!

Keep giving me patience. Keep dousing my pride. Just love me like you always have

but let me realize it. Thanks.

From SENDER STEPS TO SANITY by Barbara B.Rollins