Stubborn

How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? (Exodus 10:3)

It’s easy to criticize Pharaoh for his stubbornness.

But how often do we cling to ours?

We know we’re wrong.

But we refuse to humble ourselves.

I know I’m guilty of that at times.

How often does God wonder at my stubborn heart?

How often does he say to me, “How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me?”

Abba, Father, help me to keep a soft, humble heart.