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’re too full of me to forgive.
I cheat you of holiness…
because you refuse to admit when you’re wrong.
I cheat you of vision…
because you’d rather look in the mirror than out a window.
I cheat you of genuine friendship…
because nobody’s going to know the real you.
I cheat you of love…
because real romance demands sacrifice.
I cheat you of greatness in heaven…
because you refuse to wash another’s feet on earth.
I cheat you of God’s glory…
because I convince you to seek your own.
My name is Pride. I am a cheater.
You like me because you think I’m always looking out for you. Untrue.
I’m looking to make a fool of you.
God has so much for you, I admit, but don’t worry…
If you stick with me,
You’ll never know.
Women: Each One A Survivor 
I have never read this before…and I absolutely love it! Thank you for posting! ❤️❤️❤️
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I loved this! And even though it was posted a while back, i came upon it today when I needed it most!
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Incredible poem, and yes I am familiar with this player, unfortunately! It’s so true and I had to reread this a couple of times. Going to share…and reblog. God Bless…Karen
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Hi, Tammi, I am happy to read your most truthful poem. We should all remember this. Sorry I’ve taken so long to read your writing, as I couldn’t find you for awhile. Hope you’ve been well. 🙂
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Pride does cheat us of so much. Thank you for sharing!
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Powerful post and so true. Thank you for following BrewNSpew.
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Thank you for this powerful post!
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Wow! This really spoke to me. So much so that I’m sharing it over at my place. Thank you for causing me to think, and pray. Humility is so lacking today, and without it, we cannot learn or submit. Thank you for stopping by and for the follow. I’m doing the same here.
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Thank you, Deborah Ann — for your kinds words and the share. I look forward to talking with you in the coming days.
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Reblogged this on This Life is Real…and so are the Answers and commented:
This poem really affected me and caused me to think. It was written and posted by a woman that had stopped by my site yesterday. I always try to follow up on those that come by my site…it is a privilege to meet new people. After reading this, I had to share.
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You are so kind…Thank you again.
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Awesome post Tammi. Touches to the heart.
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Wonderful post, Tammi! You are a gifted writer.
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Tammi thank you for liking my blog, so happy to meet you. This is so powerful and beautiful. Thank you.
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Thank you, Masha – I very much look forward to getting to know you!
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That was so powerful! Thanks for the insight. I always knew pride could get in the way of achieving our goals, but this post points out just how much it can hurt us!
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This is a great post full of insight regarding a deadly sin – Pride. Very good. I’m visiting around today to say thanks for leaving me a like on “Marvel…” yesterday. Thanks for your visits. 😀
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Thanks for following my blog, which is much appreciated.
Best wishes, Pete.
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This is such a perfect picture of pride and all it takes from us. Thank you for a beautiful and thought-provoking post.
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Loved this! It made me think of C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. In that book the devil is so good at distraction.
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This is such an incredible piece! I’m sharing it everywhere! Seriously, it cut right to the heart of the issue. Thank you for sharing!
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This absolutely floored me: a brilliant pieceof writing that provokes much thought.
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Wow. Truer than true!
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That was an amazing post. Thank you for following me. I’m glad you liked my stories. I haven’t been here before, and didn’t know what to expect, but I wasn’t disappointed. I’ll be back. Thanks again, and take care.
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So true!
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Oh boy! It’s funny and true at the same time.
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What an excellent description of pride! I needed this.
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I know you are a player but still I do not know you.
It is you that makes me tell so.
Because you are a player.
I shall once shun you.
You shall know then, that I have become the player.
Only because I allowed you, you think you are champion.
No ways My Dear.
You yourself say you are a cheater.
Only because of that maybe I allowed you, thinking you were honest.
So let us part.
I am off now to the Truth!
Fond Regards Tammi!
Shiva
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A great read and thought provoking!
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Reblogged this on juantetcts and commented:
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This is a great one Tammi! Have to pass it on! Reblogging!
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Thank you, Jan!
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My pleasure!
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This is awesome! I agree with bethanyk. I wish I had a billion followers so they could read these words! EVERYONE needs to read these words….
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I tried to reblog this and I was having issues… so I copied it and pasted it into my page with your name. 🙂
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Thank you Courtney for your kind words, as usual! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Profound, insightful and beautifully expressed! Bouquets to you Tammy!
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Reblogged this on Shereena Badu.
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Thank you for the re-post Shereena! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thank you, hope you have a wonderful weekend too.
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Reblogged this on NOT MY SECRET…overcoming the shame of sexual abuse and commented:
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I wish I had five billion followers because everyone needs to read this brilliance!!!! If you can change one life with your words i always feel i t is worth it and you most certainly have.
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Thank you, Bethany……I beginning to feel led to take my blog in a different direction and your words are a confirmation to me that I need to quit saying I’m going to, and get it done! God bless you!
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God bless you . Your words make a difference. I did reblog your post even though I only have 500 followers. It will make a difference to many. When I started my blog, I thought, Okay, just one person, if my story helps just one person not feel alone it will be worth it. I can’t wait to see where your blog leads you!
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Oh it has been pride all along!
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Yes I know that player….it sneaks in as stubbornness and being right and is so hard to drive away. This is an amazing post!
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It gave me the chills! Thanks for stopping by!
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Reblogged this on John Cowgill's Literature Site and commented:
By a great lady named Tammi.
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