These days, it’s easy to think that blessings are earned—through hard work, hustle, or even spiritual striving. But the truth is, grace doesn’t operate on merit; it flows freely from God.
What makes the humble so open to receiving grace isn’t perfection—it’s their faithfulness. They recognize that every good thing they have comes from God, not from themselves. That posture of surrender is powerful.
Humility, in the spiritual sense, doesn’t mean shrinking back or putting yourself down. It means giving credit where it’s due. The humble person doesn’t hoard the glory for anything they achieve. They see their talents, their successes, even their daily breath, as gifts—and they keep passing that gratitude back to God.
There’s a beautiful teaching from the Venerable Bede: “Whatever good we see in ourselves, let us ascribe it to God and not to ourselves.” It’s such a liberating mindset. You don’t have to carry the pressure of being your own source. And when you’re faithful to grace—meaning, you use it for good, for love, for growth—you show God you’re someone He can trust with even more.
St. Paul reminds us to be thankful in everything, all the time. And that thankfulness isn’t just about polite prayers—it’s a lifestyle of the heart. When we learn to truly thank God from a place of conviction, we step into deep humility. We’re no longer trying to manufacture goodness; we’re acknowledging the Source.
Bottom line? Stay humble. Stay grateful. And you’ll find yourself living not just under grace—but fortified by it.
Smitten With Goodness 