In a culture that says everyone is perfect they way they are, it’s easy to turn ourselves so to gods. Who needs humility when you're repeatedly reminded that you don’t need to change? Remember “Born this Way” by Lady Gaga? Who needs a savior when you’re told that the way you are is not only perfect but is pure within yourself…”the center is you”, “you are the change you want to see”. But I am here to say that this is not only wrong and untrue, it is ridiculous! Ask any one of your friends if you’re perfect and they will laugh at your face! Every person has qualities that are unlikable and unpleasant. There’s an underlying reason the military’s use of discipline and self control is attractive to people. These things are pseudo-virtues. In other words, they are the very means to which people become better human beings. Why would you need to become better if you’re already perfect? why would the drive to become a better version of yourself be so compelling if you don’t need to change?
the best practice you can implement day to day is to look at the crucifix. Ponder the pain of Jesus crucified. When you do this, you will see His mercy, and upon this, you will lay your shame and imperfections on Him. In Him, you can lighten yourself and take the burden off of yourself to be perfect because in Him is all holiness and you can do nothing to deserve Him but He is because of Himself and He gives because of Who He is. Receive Him. It is pure love poured out into your heart. This is the best thing you can do among anything you can do all day. Do this every day. This is where transformation begins, in Jesus, crucified with Him.