Keeping Us Humble

I am grateful that God enables us to stay humble.

As soon as I begin to become prideful about an accomplishment or feel like I am something special, He reminds me of my inability to do anything without His intervention. Maybe you can relate - it seems that as soon as I "master" or conquer one challenge (with His help and by His grace), another one pops up seemingly out of nowhere. This allows me to constantly be reminded that I am truly not in control of anything, therefore causing me humble myself. It can be immensely frustrating to have a struggle pop up or re-emerge, but it serves as a healthy reminder that this is not my permanent home and He's not finished with me yet. I am just clay in the potter's hand - clay that needs humility to stay pliable to avoid drying or solidifying in poor form.

As difficult as challenges and discipline can be, I like that God reminds me that I am only a small player in His story, not writing my own.

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