Some things are harder to do than other things. Some things are so hard to do that it can literally make you sick to even think about doing it. Admitting faults can often be one of those things. It can also be difficult to confront others with truth. I find it hard to face others when I know that I am going to hear something that I do not want to hear... which can be their opinions but sometimes the truth. It is especially difficult to know the Truth of God and apply Its simple (yet absolute) truth to my life. Why? I have a sinful nature that has been so deceived that when confronted with Truth does not want to concede defeat. If that Truth is applied to the situations already mentioned then it becomes a stand-off. Relationships are very difficult to manage. The natural desire is to put me first. I cannot risk humiliation to lower myself in status with others... but Truth tells me I must. It also gives me an example of One who did for me. Christ died a humiliating death for the entertainment of those who rejected Him, plotted against Him, spread false testimony against Him, and rejoiced in His physical and emotional sufferings. Every day brings multiple relationship opportunities. Who will reign in them? Christ? Me? I confess I am NOT THERE YET. I pray tomorrow will not be about me... so that Christ can be glorified as Lord by others.