Crushing Fear – Day 4 – Self-Pity

Think about to who the opening quote is attributed…if anyone had a good reason to live in self-pity, it was Helen Keller.

Fact

The devil loves for us to feel sorry for ourselves and wallow on the “pity pot.”

Self-pity is a form of selfishness, and it is usually born from fear due to adverse life circumstances we have no control.

If we stay on the “pity pot” long enough, depression and anxiety will set in. The devil loves these emotions for us to bathe in, and he will do whatever it takes to keep us immersed in them.

Reflection

Many times over the past three and a half years, I’ve had to pray myself away from sitting on the “pity pot.”

Losing my dad, both in-laws, and navigating through a challenging pandemic with a special needs adult son, often made that “pot” look very attractive.

It’s human nature to feel down and out, but we have a choice on how long we decide to remain down and out.

God is always available to give us peace, comfort, and strength during tough times.

The devil is always available to give us anxiety, depression, and pain during tough times.

Who and what we rely on during tough times makes all the difference.

In Conclusion

I have never prayed so much in my life as I have in the last few years.

Call it “ring around the butt” prevention because I refuse to sit on that darned old pity pot.

How about you?

Nothing great in life happens from feeling sorry for ourselves.

1 Thessalonians 5:18, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Reflection:

What beliefs, thoughts, and actions cause you to struggle with self-pity?

Additional Scripture to read and reflect on:   John 5:1-9, Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 23:29-30

P.E.A.C.E.

Jay@EagleLaunch.com

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