August 26th, 2023

It embarrasses me to admit that there have been seasons in my life when I was so full of myself that there was no room for anyone else. Still, the Lord refused to give up on me. Patiently He worked with me, chipping away at my self-centered pride year, after year, after year, until, at last, something of His likeness began to rub off on me. Now I can truly rejoice with those who rejoice (at least most of the time), even if their achievements dwarf my own, which they almost always do.

He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 1:6

Lord Jesus, thank You for never giving up on me. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.