Walking Humbly
I Peter 5:6-7, “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Hello friends, neighbors, acquaintances! Today I want to send you positive, encouraging words that will lift you and help you to face this day that God has provided. May we each thank God for allowing each of us the opportunity to have this day and to use it for Him in whatever compacity brings joy, peace, and love to others! The first question of the day is, have we practiced gratitude or have we treated others better than ourselves? At any given moment, have we shown humility toward someone else? Even the smallest of detailed help toward someone else is a positive and fulfilling gesture that can bring happiness within your heart, a little pep to your step after you do it! Can we take time to actually look at the definition of “humble”, and then look at what God defines the same word as? There are many similarities; each is saying that we must become selfless, serving others without wanting recognition, recognizing that our achievements come through the help of others, however menial that help can be. When we allow the devil to use our abilities or achievements to cause us to believe we are better than others, we lose sight of what God has intended your gifted abilities to be used for. As we accomplish different task, goals, dreams, we must remember to give God the credit first, then give credit to others who encouraged, lifted you, stood by you. This doesn’t mean to not acknowledge that your hard work paid off, but that you called on God to stay with you, protect you, guide you in the process. When we walk in a way pleasing to God, humility becomes a part of our character; a choice to place God first and ourselves second. Mother Theresa is a great example of a humble life that became enriched just because she worked for the less fortunate, never wanting recognition. Be that “angel among us”, the one that helps in secret so that others can rise with dignity! As you head out today, pause and self-check; think on how you can walk humbly today!
Scriptures:
Read: 1 Peter 5:5-7, Proverbs 22:4,6, Luke 14:11, Philippians 2:3, James 4:6-7,10, Micah 6:8, II Chronicles 7:14, Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 23:12, Ephesians 4:1-3, Proverbs 11:2, Proverbs 15:32-33, Psalms 25:9-10, Romans 12:10-21, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come today thanking you for all the blessings you have bestowed on us, whether great or small. Father, we thank you for your son who gave the ultimate price for us to be forgiven and taking our place on that cross. Help us, Father, to remember our place, to give without expecting return, to acknowledge that without you, nothing we are, nothing we have, and our futures, would not exist. Amen.