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“Humility is to make a right estimate of one’s self.”

CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON

I don’t know how long it took me to regain consciousness following open-heart surgery, but I clearly remember how surprised and grateful I felt to be alive. For quite some time after that, perhaps a year or more, I had little trouble putting my spiritual beliefs into practice. I was quite willing to work for a full recovery and completely willing to leave the results to God.

Looking back, it seems that I gained a degree of humility from that near-death experience. I realized (not for the first time) that I wasn’t in control of my world or anyone else’s.

As time went on and I became stronger, my ego expanded along with my confidence. I frequently tried to take control in areas where I was completely powerless. The best I could do was rarely good enough; gradually self-will again became a damaging force in my life.

The more I tried to take control, the more fearful I became. I was humbled once more and realized I had forgotten this vital spiritual principle: By doing the best I can, and then surrendering the results to God, I allow His power to enter my life and bring about positive change.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

God is in charge. If it is supposed to happen, it will.