There is no real progress in recovery without humility. That confused me at first, and I stubbornly resisted. I was not about to become a slave to my situation and accept whatever came my way, however humiliating. But true humility is not meek surrender to a destructive way of life. It means surrender to God's will, and that's a different matter! Humility enables us to set aside our self-will and become more attuned to God's.

A truly humble attitude brings dignity and grace to us. It strengthens us.

[F]or God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

—Anonymous

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