If we can’t muster up the courage to apologize, forgive, ask for help when we need it or if we continually take offense with every word, then it’s a clear indication there’s more heart work to be done. It’s all pride in some form. Don’t hold on to meaningless emotions. It’s time for meaningful choices. …
“I abhor the pride of Jacob (selfish, self important, prideful people) and detest their fortresses (idols, unshared wealth, churches of world, ignoring the poor)… you have turned justice into poison, the fruit of righteousness into bitterness – you rejoice in the conquest…by your own strength… Amos cried out, Lord Forgive… so the Lord relented, (but …
