Humility

A humble person is grounded in a realistic view of who they are.  They do not feel inferior to others but are overwhelmed by the undeserved goodness of God.  If we truly believe that God cares we no longer need to hide behind too much self-confidence or the burden of self-doubt.  Our security is in the safety of God’s unfailing love and acceptance of who we truly are. 

An attitude of humility allows us to accept our dependence on God and follow His directions.  With humility of heart, we listen to God's warning signals and turn away from any familiar path that is harmful.  Humility permits us to follow an unfamiliar path with our hand in the hand of God.  Humility allows us to lay down everything that hinders our way forward.  In humility we embrace God’s principles because we believe they will ultimately produce fullness of life.

My child, pay attention to what I say.  Listen carefully to my words.  Don’t lose sight of them.  Let them penetrate deep into your heart, for they bring life to those who find them, and healing to their whole body. Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. (Proverbs 4:20-23 NLT) 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Thank you for being with me when I grieve over the occurrences of my past.  I am thankful that I do not have to face this sorrow alone.  Today, I humbly ask you to remove all my shortcomings.  Please hold me close to Your heart and keep me in perfect peace. Amen