DIVINE IMPULSE

Every good thing done by mankind is preceded by divine impulse; God is its origin. No pride may be taken in a single righteous act since it can only be done under His guidance and grace. I am still amazed at how easily I slip into pretentious vainglory when sharing my victories with others. Even while acknowledging God, somehow I still try to find a way to take at least some credit. It is no wonder that I, as did the apostle Paul, must die daily; every vestige of self-exaltation must be nailed to the Tree of Life. Righteous Lord, annihilate my arrogance by the Cross, that I may humbly do good and rightly give You all glory.