Modern Spirituality

You might notice yourself getting upset whenever others fail to meet your hopes. A small slight can feel like a deep cut. A late response or a careless word can stir anger that seems hard to control. Over time, this way of seeing the world leads you to feel that everyone is against you. Pride moves in when you expect harm at every corner. It grows when you believe every disappointment proves you are on your own, unloved and unvalued. Pride tries to convince you that the only way to stay safe is to defend yourself from any hint of trouble.

Pride does not show itself as strength, though it may feel like a shield. It often takes the form of hurt feelings, uneasy thoughts, and a shaky heart. It leads you to push back before anyone can reach out. It tells you to turn cold the moment someone does not meet your standard. Pride seems like a friend, but it steals your peace and leaves you tired. It makes healthy bonds hard to find. It drains warmth from the people around you because you expect them to fail. This way of thinking sets you apart from the love God wants for you.

The good news is that Jesus teaches you another way. Instead of building thick walls around your heart, you can trust Him. Instead of letting pain guide your steps, you can lean on God’s promises. Consider Philippians 2:3: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” These words ask you to step outside pride’s trap. They ask you to think less about how others fail you and more about how you can love through Christ’s power. Humility is not weakness. It is a choice to care for others, even when it feels hard. It is strength rooted in trusting that God’s Word is truer than your fears.

This does not mean you ignore hurt. Feelings of pain are real. It means you do not let your wounds decide how you treat people. Jesus forgave those who treated Him cruelly. He welcomed those who turned their backs on Him. He washed the feet of people who let Him down. His example shows that you do not need to carry anger in your chest. By choosing to show grace, you become free. Forgiveness does not say what happened was right. It says you trust God to bring healing and fairness, so you do not need to hold tightly to old bitterness.

Humility helps when you feel weak. When something upsets you, pray and ask God to soften your heart. Take a moment to think about what Jesus did when faced with hatred. He never responded with prideful anger. He acted with truth and mercy. He taught that kindness can break the chains pride creates. As you follow His lead, you learn that opening your heart does not mean you end up broken. It means you believe God will hold you together, no matter what comes your way.

Another verse that helps is Colossians 3:12: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” These words show that Jesus invites you to wear humility as you move through the world. This does not demand that you deny hard truths. It calls you to trust God’s way more than your hurt feelings. Pride whispers that you must fight and stand guard. Humility reminds you that God stands guard over your life, freeing you to care for others without fear.

Think about those who seem calm even when others upset them. They do not lash out. They do not wait for revenge. They place their faith in Jesus, who understands their pain and helps them love anyway. When you step into that kind of trust, you open the door to closer bonds. Forgiveness brings neighbors together. Patience draws people toward warmth instead of pushing them away. As more hearts let go of pride, the harsh world begins to soften, one person at a time. It starts with you trusting Jesus enough to set pride aside.

When pride tries to trick you into thinking everyone is against you, remember that God’s Word does not lie. It teaches that love overcomes darkness. It shows that forgiveness cuts through chains of hurt. Pride never brings peace. It only sets you on edge. By contrast, when you choose to forgive, you let fresh air into a stuffy room. You gain the chance to connect, share, and grow with others. You do not have to live waiting for an attack. By leaning on the wisdom you find in your Bible, you discover that God’s ways are good. His teachings lift weight off your shoulders, not add to it.

If you struggle, pray for help. Ask Jesus to guide your heart. Trust that He will give you words when others upset you. Believe that He will show you when to stand firm and when to let go. Ask Him to help you see people as He does, with compassion rather than suspicion. Pride would have you brace for the worst. Humility invites you to believe that God can handle what you cannot. Humility lets you give burdens to Him instead of trying to carry them alone. It leads you to open your Bible and learn from the stories where God’s love triumphed, even in hard times.

Over time, as you practice humility, you will notice small changes. You will find it easier to breathe when conflict arises. You will not rush to think others hate you. Instead, you will wait, pray, and ask the Holy Spirit to calm your fears. You will see that God’s promises are true. The more you trust Him, the less pride has a place in your mind. The more you trust Him, the more you see that Jesus overcame far greater hurts, and that He shares His strength with you.

Some might say that pride helps you survive in a tough world. God’s Word teaches something better. Pride makes wounds worse, but humility dresses those wounds in gentle care. Pride expects harm, but humility expects that God can heal. Pride keeps you focused on yourself, while humility focuses you on Christ’s love for everyone. Pride saps joy, but humility invites deeper faith. You do not have to follow pride’s voice. Pick up your Bible, learn from Jesus, and watch as humility changes how you treat others. Humility does not mean letting everyone walk over you. It means trusting Jesus enough to let go of needless anger. It means believing that He can bring good from what pride would destroy.

Reach for the truth found in these verses and let them shape your actions. With Jesus at the center of your heart, pride’s grip weakens. You become someone who can forgive, who can stand firm in God’s promises, and who can face the world without fear. People see that calm strength in you. They notice that something is different. That difference is Christ’s love shining through. Keep reading your Bible, keep praying for help, and keep trusting that letting go of pride is part of God’s plan to bring peace and healing into every corner of your life.

Estefania Galvan

Estefanía Galván is a Colombian Fashion & Textile Designer working between Colombia and Chicago, blending her passion for design with her unwavering faith in Jesus. As the founder of The MŌS brand, she creates intentional, custom-made pieces that inspire connection, authenticity, and conscious living. Embracing her God-assigned purpose to lead others to Christ, Estefanía uses her platform and ministry to reflect His love and guide others into a deeper relationship with Him.