God woke me early today to commune with Him. Mixed feelings came when I looked at the clock and saw it was 5am...frustration because I was awakened so early and excitement as I anticipated my time with Him. As I began communicating with Him, He shed light on my heart and revealed "a log" in my eye. The log was pride....thinking my way is right, I know how to do that better, let me show you the better way..... I thought back to some times in which I had communicated this pride with my actions/words. In those moments, I thought I was being helpful, but in reality I was putting people down. Most likely they were hurt by my "helpfulness". That reality made me sorrowful...sorrowful that my sin had offended God and others. I dwelt on that for a time, but was able to end my communion with God rejoicing. Rejoicing because my sin has been atoned for by the death of Jesus Christ. Rejoicing because Jesus is my righteousness. Rejoicing because Jesus is humble and He lives in me. Rejoicing because I am being transformed into His likeness overtime. I praise you Lord for all the times my interactions with others are humble and gentle, for it is Your grace in my life that makes it possible.