He who boasts should careful be,
Lest God's great grace and mercy flee.
Grace is given to the humble.
Boasting causes it to crumble.
He who thinks he "has it made"
Is standing on a slippery grade.
Being overconfident
Can often lead to discontent.
When reality sets in
That boasting doesn't help one win,
God is able then to heal
The boaster from His self-made zeal.
"Humble pie" may then be sweet,
As grace o'ertakes pride and conceit.
Humility becomes the ground
On which a life may be profound.
"The Lord lifteth up the meek..."
Psalm 147:6 KJV
"God resists the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble."
James 4:6 KJV
© 2011 Arlene Schwartzkopf