When I try to do things on my own, I end up in a terrible mess. That is never more true than when I think I can handle my sin without help. I set myself up for a fall if I think I can do what only Christ is able to do. Bravado leads to destruction, and courage kills any chance I have at righteous living if I attempt to battle Satan alone.
Ephesians 6:12 is a vivid reminder that should be memorized by those who like to do things for themselves or think they can save someone else.
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” NASB
Being saved does not make me God, and that becomes painfully clear when I attempt to do what only He can do. When faced with evil, my job is to swallow my pride and cry out to God. He hears my cries and brings peace. If I start a fight I cannot finish, I am in for a bad bruising or worse. Pride comes before my fall when it makes me think I can handle everything on my own.
Matthew 11:30 is another verse to keep in my heart.
“For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”NASB
When I allow God to be God, my burdens become light as He takes then and turns them into lessons that nudge me a little closer to Him and to those in my path. Before I can give him those burdens, I have to deal with my pride. With pride out of the way, humility has room to take root in my heart. Then, I can truly walk in God’s kingdom and not stomp all over it!
journeywithgigi 
Amen! There are so many things that I strive to do on my own, only to fail. I think it is one of the ways God keeps me humble and reminds me of my dependence upon Him. “I can do all things THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS me.” Phi. 4:13 The key is that our strength comes from Him.
It does make us humble, and that’s not easy with me sometimes:) Glad you enjoyed the post. Thank you for your comment. God bless:)