Humility...

Teresa of Avila said, "Humility is to walk in the truth of who you are. Accepting our weaknesses and our limitations as gifts of God as well as our gifts and talents." It is so very hard to be thankful for a weakness. But in order to grow in the likeness of Christ we must accept it as coming directly from God's hand. It is His express purpose to lift us up through guidance and instruction. Unless we practice humility and open our hearts, how can He teach us? Especially if we think we already know it all?