Humility means “to show submissive respect,” and by being humble I realize I am not the center of the universe.
Humility enables me to depend more on God to help me overcome obstacles, to help me with my own imperfections, so that I may grow spiritually.  I must solve more difficult problems to increase my proficiency and, as I encounter life’s stumbling blocks, I must learn to overcome them through God’s help.

This was quoted from a daily reflection I read today.   When I humbly offer myself to God, I am making a sacrifice, I am allowing Him to work through me in others lives.  The summation of this process is love.  When you consider what love entails a bigger picture starts to come into focus.  I’m not the center of the universe, but I am an integral part.  I do good things and I am good at things.  I should never forget that and never put myself down.
Patience is a big thing in terms of love.  Love is patient.  When I am impatient with someone I’m acting out of a selfish need to be center stage.  As if it’s more about me, I am more important.  When I practice patience I am actually spiritually fed.  Kindness is a form of love.  When I show kindness, even in the brief moment I cross the path of a stranger, and smile, I am showing kindness.  When I show kindness I am spiritually fed.
Love isn’t anger, it isn’t mean spirited.  A little humility goes a long way when you’re consciously trying to keep spiritually sober.  Humility can keep from allowing anger to intercept a perfectly good opportunity to love another.  It’s only through humility that God can work through me.  By my own power; I am powerless.
At the end of the day I feel a spiritual connection with God.  The result of showing humility is love and love results in a healthy God consciousness.  My self talk can get me pretty far especially if I tell myself to give it to God.  I don’t have to entertain negative thoughts.  I don’t have to be afraid or anxious about anything in my life.  I continue to concern myself with the economic affair that is my livelihood, but I do not worry or doubt.  I trust in God.  I place my will unreservedly in His care.  I ruthlessly face my sin and ask God to remove my shortcomings.
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