Humble Yourselves

There was a time when I would insist on doing things my way. I always knew better, or so I thought. I would fumble through life, stumbling on every pebble along the way, insistent that I could go it alone. There were people along the way that stopped and told me I didn’t have to do this all by myself, God was there and wanted me to be a part of His life. All I had to do was accept Him and humble myself.

Humble myself? I was too proud, too independent, and too successful to need something as intangible as God. More importantly, to humble myself would mean that all those years I fought so hard to be a strong, independent American woman would have been for nothing. There was no way I was going to allow myself to fall into that trap.

Then I let Him into my life and instantly I knew that I was wrong all those years. Letting go and humbling yourself takes strength, courage and determination to allow God to direct your life. I wasn’t turning my back on my independence; I was fortifying it with God’s word. To let God live through me allowed me to blossom beyond my imagination. No longer did I have to bear the weight of this mighty world alone. I have the Lord of everything by my side. There is no anxiety or nervousness about my next step. God will deliver me because He loves me and I trust Him.

How long have you done things your way?

Are you ready for His way?