Esther Liu > Quotes

“Poor in spirit” means that you couldn’t, still can’t, and were never meant to save yourself. It means that you must depend on someone outside yourself. It means you need a Savior. You need Jesus. And feeling your need for Jesus, though painful, is a very, very good—blessed—thing. “Poor in spirit” gives you an opportunity to know Jesus in a way you would never know him if you felt confident and sufficient within yourself. It gives you an opportunity to cling to him in a way you never would if you felt like you could manage life on your own. It gives you an opportunity to cherish and abide in his love in ways that you wouldn’t if you felt acceptable and lovable by your own merit.”
― Esther Liu, Shame: Being Known and Loved