Insights and Visions

(Writer’s Note: I had an insight this morning. I have realized this before, but always seem to forget. This insight came from a women’s bible study, focusing on the book of Isaiah. Since Isaiah is known for his visions and his poetry, I think I’ll try to write this insight in the form of a poem and a vision)

An angel of the Lord appeared to me and said,
“How dare you! How dare you put yourself down!
Do you not remember that pride leads to destruction?”

I pondered for a moment how my negative
self thoughts might make me proud.
And I did not understand at all.
The angel said again, “Pride goes before the fall.”

I wanted to ask how that could be, but before I spoke,
The angel spoke again to me.
“Pride dethrones God and puts you at the center of the universe.
Putting yourself down is a twisted form of pride.”

Aha, I thought,

Being humble means not putting ourselves at the center,
Whether we denounce ourselves, or think we are the winner.
Either one is arrogance.

Then, it is utter arrogance to label ourselves a failure,
for any reason. That is cruel judgment.
We only fail for a season. (Or maybe even less.)
That is not who we are.
God desires for us blessings and success.

(I’m glad I still have insights;
Some, better late than never!)