Shame and Humility

I read this daily reflection today. "I pray that my humility will overcome my shame."  So true.  When I mess up I feel embarrassed and ashamed of myself.  "How could I be so weak, stupid, self-willed?" I ask.  Upon further reflection and grace, I realize that I lack humility.  I think that I should be more perfect, when in fact I am weak and need God's power on a 24 hour basis.  Left to my own "strength" I have no chance.  I find it hard to admit my own lack of power.  So I opt for shame before humility.  Shame keeps me from all spiritual growth.  Failure is not the problem.  Ego is.