Humility makes room for grace

Practicing humility

Picture a heavy oak vessel floating on a wide ocean, completely sealed shut with a tight wax plug. No matter how deep or vast the surrounding ocean is, not a single drop of clean water can enter the sealed vessel. It remains totally dry inside simply because its opening is blocked by its own rigid barrier. 

Pride and self-sufficiency act like that wax plug, sealing our hearts off from the boundless ocean of God’s grace. In active addiction, we built thick walls of arrogance and self-reliance just to protect our fragile egos. 

Humility is simply pulling out the plug. It isn’t putting ourselves down or believing we are worthless; it is simply admitting our limitations and asking God to remove our shortcomings. When we humble ourselves, we open our lives to receive His lifting strength.

Practice active humility today by asking someone for help with a simple task, or admitting “I was wrong” without adding any excuses or justifications.

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