Review: Truth - Prayer - Grace
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 15, 2012
Churches are pretty big these days and sometimes it's difficult to make a connection with other Christians.  We have to really make an effort to find a small group or Bible study in order to meet others.  It's even more difficult when you're struggling with something difficult.The Bible teaches Christians that we need this connection and I know for me, that's a BIG step.  I am a private person so it really takes a lot to get me to share what I'm feeling with others, especially if I don't know them very well and not sure how they're going to react.In Breaking Pride, the author Heather Bixler addresses some of the very same issues that many Christians struggle with, often in silence out of shame, embarrassment or refusal to see the truth about themselves.  We often close ourselves off from others out of anger, fear or because we are hurt.  Or we may feel that what we have to say isn't important.  But when we do this, we make it very difficult to walk in the Spirit of Christ.Heather shares her own feelings, fears and hurts and provides the scripture to back it up.  She reminds us that in order to break our pride, we need to let go of the control that consumes us and the desire to portray a certain image to everyone around us.  As we do this, we'll begin to form deep and true relationships with friends, family and most importantly, with God.  It's not our sin that keeps us from Him, but our pride.This is an uplifting book written with a very sweet and peaceful tone.  While reading this book, I began to feel a sense of peace knowing that there are so many other people out there, all feeling the same way but afraid to share it.How do we break pride?  By Truth, Prayer and Grace.