Destructive habits. Fear. Pride. Selfishness. Self-pity. Feeling like a victim. I have struggled with all of that and get sick of it. When I feel that way, I just want to cry out, "Lord, deliver me from me!"
Here is a recent example. I was meditating on
Psalm 131 in which King David says that his heart is not haughty (prideful). But pride is a struggle for me at times.
I like that feeling of being strong, independent, and self sufficient. So when I come face-to-face with my weaknesses, I get reminded for the 1,000th time that without the Lord, I can do nothing!
I wrote this prayer to help when I need the Lord to give me a reality check. I pray it helps you too: