I wrestle with the thoughts of pride and humility: “God, I know I’m not supposed to be prideful, or think more highly of myself than I think of others. I know you want me to have a humble attitude in all situations, but every now and then, I simply don’t know what to do.”
When I am honest with God in this way, I am reminded that humility is an act of God’s grace. The same God who saves us by his grace, also graces us to respond to him and others in a manner that is pleasing. Therefore, our thought process should not be, “What can I do to become more humble,” but rather, “How can I surrender to God and trust him to develop the character he desires in me?”
