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Man is never as tall as when he kneels down.

Reflection

One of my go-to prayers is, "Lord, not on my power and not to my glory." It's a reminder I need often (which is why it is tattooed on my arm), because I'm frequently tempted to believe that everything depends on me. We spend so much of our lives trying to stand tall. Proving ourselves, chasing success, projecting strength, and convincing others (and ourselves) that we have everything under control. But some of the strongest moments in our lives come when we finally admit that we don't. What the world might see as weakness is actually the deepest kind of strength. Kneeling before God is a posture of humility, but it's also one of incredible courage because it means trusting Him to lift us up. When life throws more at you than you can stand, maybe it's time to get on your knees and give it to God.

Looking forward,
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