Humble Love

     One of janitor Denny’s sayings reminded us to stay humble, not “thinking less of ourselves,” but “thinking of ourselves less.” God raises up the humble and rebukes the proud.

He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them the way. Psalm 25:9

For the Lord takes delight in His people. He crowns the humble with victory.  Psalm 149:4

For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.  Luke 14:11

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.  Ephesians 4:2

But He gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says, “God opposes the proud, but shows favor to the humble.” James 4:6

Humble yourselves before the Lord and He will lift you up. James 4:10

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherift the earth. Matthew 5:5

     Meekness is not weakness and humility keeps us from thinking more highly of ourselves than others. It allows us, like Denny, to put others first, to see everyone as dearly loved by God. After all, we have Jesus and don’t you want everyone to know Him?

Dear Father,

Keep us humble in spirit, willing to put others first and to offer kindness where none is deserved. When we humble ourselves before You, You lift us up with love.

In Jesus name,

Amen