You do not have to be lifted up in the eyes of the world, or even in your own eyes, to move upward toward God.

Psalm 131 is a song of ascent, sung by pilgrims climbing toward Jerusalem. Yet the singer says, “My heart is not lifted up.”

The body ascends, but the ego bows.

That is the way of worship.

We do not come to God because we have mastered every mystery, solved every problem, or proven ourselves great. We come with quieted souls, humble hearts, and simple trust.

The way to God is not only for the impressive. It is for the humble.

You do not have to be exalted to ascend.

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