Remember the time you planned a
fancy company dinner and left out the baking powder in the biscuits
because you were talking with your guests while you measured? Or the
time your half-slip dropped to your ankles during an important
meeting attended by only men and yourself? I do!
My red Cadillac sat covered with
pollen from pine trees and desperately needed a car wash. I have gone
to this particular car wash business many times and his final words
are always the same: close your window and place the transmission in
Neutral. Easy
instructions.
One day, I experienced the
fastest car wash ever! I accidentally left the shift lever in Drive
and my car sped forward on the moving tracks through water, soap, and
brushes like I had entered a horse race. I have never been so
embarrassed! The understanding attendant said it happens all the time
and he kindly sent me through one more time free of charge. I'm not sure if
I shall ever have the courage to swallow my pride and return for another
car wash.
Wounded pride can be mortifying.
Lord, help me live with a humble
attitude. I need to rely on Your grace instead of my human abilities.
“Pride
goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.”
Proverbs 16:18 NLT