My friend Shannon sent this to me today – It is convicting and so true!

My name is pride, I am a cheater.
I cheat you of your God-given destiny,
because you demand your own way.
I cheat you of contentment,
because you deserve better than this.
I cheat you of knowledge,
because you already know it all.
I cheat you of healing,
because you are too full of me to forgive.
I cheat you of holiness,
because you refuse to admit when you are wrong.
I cheat you of vision,
because you would rather look in the mirror than out a window.
I cheat you of genuine friendship,
because nobody is going to know the real you.
I cheat you of love,
because real romance demands a sacrifice.
I cheat you of greatness in heaven,
because you refuse to wash another’s feet on earth.
I cheat you the glory of God,
because I convince you to seek your own.
You like me because you think I am always looking out for you.
Untrue. I am looking to make a fool of you.
God has so much for you, I admit, but do not worry…
If you stick with me, you will never know.

-author unknown