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A man must first recognize his weaknesses, admit his deficiencies, and deplore his shortcomings if Grace is to come to him. By that act and attitude of self-abasement he takes the first step to opening the door of his inner being to its presence. This is a necessary procedure but it is still only a first step. The second is to call out for help--whether to God or man--and to keep on calling. The third step is to get to work upon himself unremittingly and amend or elevate his character.

-- Notebooks Category 18: The Reverential Life > Chapter 5 : Grace > # 180