When someone sins against you, humility can feel elusive. Your pain tells you to walk away and protect your peace. Your anger appeals for justice, urging you to disrupt theirs as much as they disrupted yours. Why would you look out for their interests when they fail to look out for yours? Why would you give up your moral high ground to bind up their wounds of guilt and shame with mercy and forgiveness while your own wounds remain exposed?
Christ. He is the only worthwhile reason to choose humility in the face of offense.
Jesus laid down His interests for ours. Though we had all fallen short of His glory and sinned against Him, Jesus didn’t enter the world with a gavel in hand. Instead, He willfully picked up a cross. He humbled Himself, taking on flesh and becoming like us in every way, yet without sin. Though He is Lord of all, He became a sacrificial lamb to atone for our sins. At the cross, He looked out for the interests of humanity, making it possible for all who believe in Him to be called children of God—co-heirs with Christ, partaking of every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms. Oh, what salvation Christ’s humility affords!
While Christ’s example and its benefits are enough to compel us to embody humility in our relationships, even with offenders, the biblical promise of humility is equally compelling. Jesus’s promise is this:
“Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth” (Matthew 5:5).
Beloved, though your offender didn’t look out for your interests, God will. God Himself will “restore, establish, strengthen, and support you” despite what you’ve suffered (1Peter 5:10). For this reason, you are free to look out for the interests of others—even those who have wronged you. However, looking out for their interest doesn’t mean we seek their happiness. Instead, looking out for their interests means we seek their wholeness.
Practically, this can look like forgiving them instead of demanding repayment, echoing the forgiveness of heaven. It may mean choosing to not retaliate to disrupt their sense of shalom as much as or more than they’ve disrupted yours. Sometimes it may require establishing new boundaries not merely to protect your peace but to call the person to relate to you in a God-honoring way. And other times, ending the relationship when their sin persists or abuse is present may be needed, trusting distance to awaken their conscience.
As you reflect on today’s reading, how is the Spirit inviting you to exhibit Christ-centered humility? What about with those who’ve offended you? Though following His lead will be hard, let’s fix our eyes on Jesus, drawing strength from Him and resting assured that the road of humility is more than worth it.
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Exactly what I needed to hear and what I need to reflect on. Thank you, Jesus, for bringing the truth to me!
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Pride is my biggest sin and I continue to pray and practice becoming humble with the work of the Holy Spirit. I know I cannot do this on my own strength. I had an issue at work this week which was completely caused by my pride. I am being called to humble myself before a Christ and to ask forgiveness from the people at my workplace, so that they can also bear witness to the change I me thanks to Jesus. This was a lesson I needed today
❤️✝️ this I will need to reread many times to continue to work on humility and forgiveness. Thank you Lord for continuing to open my eyes to see tour ways.
Crissy, Oh, how God sees you through different eyes. I pray that God gives you the eyes to see what He sees.
he sees Crissy as His daughter, fully loved and whole. He sees his girl who sits at His feet and adores her father and worships Him and takes her eyes off of herself. Ask, Lord, how can we use this problem to help others? how can we turn disability into ability? Holy Spirit, let’s do something with this situation. How will God be glorified in this? It doesn’t end here. I know all things work together for my good and His glory because I know and follow Him and am called according to His purpose (paraphrased from Rom 8:28).
Im praying now, Crissy, and look forward to hear in the future what new path God has placed you. You are His baby girl. Blessings.
Just want to enter a comment here related to “…you are free to look out for the interest of other-even those who have wronged you. However, looking out for their interest doesn’t mean we seek their happiness. Instead, looking out for their interest means we seek their wholeness.” As a woman who is finally free after living in an abusive marriage for more than 30 years, I thought about how that would hit me had I heard it 20 years ago. I would have heard, staying is looking out for their interest means keep trying, keep doing things to help him, keep praying, keep living through this, keep forgiving his abuse, keep hoping, keep believing he’ll change… Ladies, our Father is not ok with the abuse of His daughters and her children. The cycle of abuse will not stop. Yes, forgive, but don’t stay trapped in that. Jesus can set you free physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. He will direct your path, just as He directly mine and my now adult kids. He is so good and kind… the best husband ever! He can handle my now x. He’ll do a far better job than I ever could. Love to you all!
Amen! So thankful He freed you and your children. Thank you for sharing with all of us and for reminding us that God doesn’t condone abuse!
Humble, gentle, meek all words related to Matt 5:5 that I should seek to be characteristics I display in my life. Instead I can get defensive, righteous, respond critically, harshly, act prideful, need to be right….the list goes on. My study Bible defines the meek as “those who are gentle, who do not assert themselves over others in order to further their own agendas in their own strength, but who will nonetheless inherit the earth because they trust in God to direct the outcome of events.” It seems so simple and I just get in my own way and make it complicated. If only I could just keep my heart postured to humility, to trust what I know that God is indeed in charge and that He takes care of things. I need to slow my heart to be gentle, to be thinking of others, to be willing to be led in quietness, and also have humility in forgiveness.
Change my heart O, God….❤️
Lord help me to shine Your light. I Jesus name, Amen
Lord Thank you for the cross!❤️
Lord, help me be more like you. Help me go low to lift others up.
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I’m struggling with this big time. I am having a really hard time forgiving a surgeon who has messed me up permanently. I’m trying so hard to let go of the anger but I see it in the mirror every day and feel it every day it’s almost been one year and I’m living in this grief and pity party. Not understanding and feeling like it’s so unfair. I pray Lord you help me my heart. I’m ready to let go but I don’t know how especially when I see and feel the “mistakes”. Please forgive my sins and help me heal on the inside. I know holding grudges is sinful and holds me back from loving like Christ did. Amen.
I’m so sorry Crissy. I can’t imagine having to deal with that everyday , I know it must be so hard. I am encouraged by your honesty and you willingness to try and let go and give it to the Lord, I will pray for you now. Praying God gives you peace over the situation and comfort , so that you can let it go and not hold onto the anger anymore. But I know it will be hard I’m so sorry.
Oh….that would be so difficult and I’m sorry you are going through this. Have prayed for you, Crissy ❤️
Can I ask for prayer for my mother in law. She is in the hospital with a broken leg. At 95 she is leaving it in God’s will. She just wants to go to sleep. She is ready. I pray that she doesn’t linger in pain. That God takes her home. She is a lovely lady and a wonderful mom. Her name is Joan.
Praying for you and your mom, Traci
Praying for Joan and your family tonight, Traci.
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I haven’t really thought of humility relative to forgiveness and surrender. I’ve only thought of it in relation to knowing what I have is by God’s grace not my strength. Thank you for the new perspective to meditate on!
CORRECTION:
I somehow missed putting quotation marks around this quote in my post this morning. I am a stickler for that so I apologize for failing to do so!
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Warren Wiersbe NKJV Study Bible note:
“The Pharisee’s pride condemned him, but the tax collector’s humble faith saved him (see 14:11; Is. 57:15).
It is the prodigal son and elder brother over again
(Luke 15:11).”
After reading our verses for today, I am reminded that I must remain humble in the face of the blessings of God. Sometimes it can be easy to become prideful in our stuff and forget that all of it is a gift. I pray that I would always be thankful for that gift.
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Happy Thursday shes. How I have missed you. What a day to return to. I am so encouraged. What bold and excellent truth that our sister YANA shared (very thankful for bold writers and preachers that shake us to awake us). I love being around humble people. Don’t you? I guess most of us do, because it is so nice to be around them, to listen and to learn their ways. You never know what you might discover over times with humble people, how they were the best in certain areas, yet they are hidden because of humility. They are true and authentic to who they are, yet knowing it’s the Author who molds and trains them that way. Relationships are such testing grounds to kill the ego and expose our self-centered tendencies. All the Scripture readings today are so on point and I love them. Deuteronomy 8:17 reminds us that wealth puffs up ego, “Beware lest you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth”. Surely we work hard, but it’s God who gives the result. Luke 18:11 reminds us of self-righteousness is the enemy of humility. ‘God, I thank you that I’m not like other people”. Comparison game will puff up the ego, which deceives us of our justification in God’s eyes (“I tell you, this one went down to his house justified rather than the other”). It is a hard job to kill our ego, but we must. There are ways that the Lord has put me through as the ultimate ego-killers. They hurt, but praise God! In marriage and in parenting for example, oh my goodness, without humility, it is very difficult. Ego will stunt our growth. When we are wronged, our ego will want to fight back, “I deserve more”, our ego will want us to indulge in our rights to fight back. Instead, we must stop, endure it, restrain it and do nothing (let the LORD). Restraint is a difficult skill, but a very critical one, and many times we will be tempted with ego, but we must subdue it. This is also taught in business and entrepreneurship, and in emotional intelligence, and in the Bible. When we stop boasting in our neighbor’s failures, and examine our own, we test our own work, and through it we might find growth.
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Galatians 6:4: “But let each one test his own work, and then his reason to boast will be in himself alone and not in his neighbor”. May we test our attitude, our reason, our intent …to boast. And I find this so sweet, the Lord teaches us how to boast, “But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know Me and understand that I am the LORD” (Jeremiah 9:24). Be blessed dear sisters.
I’ve been missing you, too! Great post; thanks for sharing Galatians 6:4! ❤
I have missed you too, my friend!
same!
I struggle with the need to always be right, and making sure that people know that they are not allowed to hurt me and if they do i will not be forgiving them. I want to be humble and give grace and forgiveness just as Jesus did for us.This is a great reminder for me, to not worry about ‘getting back at them’ but rather seeking God’s help to help me forgive
I am struggling today as my spouse battles (early stage, thankfully!) cancer. I am overwhelmed from the need to “be on” all the time with extended family and friends and coworkers. I needed this reminder to be humble and be so thankful for all we’ve been given. Humility is so hard. Meekness is so hard.
That would be hard. Prayers.
Praying for complete healing over your husband! May God preform miraculous healing over him!
Praying for you and your husband!
Am I humble? Not in all areas of my life no. But I see areas in my life that God has been working on me in and when they show up I notice that I am quiver and I am ashamed. I used to be quite proud of myself several years ago, it cost me my marriage or cost part of my marriage. I wouldn’t budge. Looking back I probably should have. Meekness – God granted me this and walked me through this after my divorce when my entire family disowned me because I divorced him. I had no one to lean on. No one to call. I learned real fast how a town and friends can turn against you. But with God I was not alone, with my church I was not alone. But I still struggle with being humble every day.
What does it mean to “inherit the earth”? Most of the discussion is on humility, but what does it mean to inherit the earth? I did some searching, but didn’t find a satisfactory answer. Is it a promise for the present or for the future of the new heaven and earth? The Jews of Jesus day were looking for someone to rescue them from the Roman rule. When we vote for a political persuasion, are we looking for ways to best inherit the things of earth?
This part got my attention at the inheritance, and not the earth. Perhaps inherit the earth is spoken through a spiritual lens? In some sense, I find that God gives true power to those who have proven they won’t use that power to serve themselves. Great question ELAINE with many wonderful interpretations I’d say :)
Hi Elaine! I believe “inherit the earth” refers to us being co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:16-18). We will be treated as firstborns given an inheritance from their father when Jesus returns rather than strangers. Being a believer invites you to be a beloved child of God. It’s not about earthly politics or striving to conquer or control; God already owns the world (John 16:33), it’s His to freely give.
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Balm for my aching soul today. Praise the Lord!
Am I humble? The struggle is real. I THINK I am (humble) and not prideful. We have been attending a Mennonite church for about six years, and while no one has EVER made me feel unwelcome or “different”, I find myself being self-conscious about not wearing the same dress that the other ladies do; wearing no head covering; and not eating meat. I wear makeup and jewelry (but try to respectfully not have too loud of a “bling”). Maybe I am prideful. I don’t know. I need to remember better that it’s not about ME… it’s all about HIM!
Adrienne, I was born and raised a Mennonite. It is not about dress, it is about Jesus which you mentioned. I am no longer a part of the Mennonite church for various reasons. It depends on the Mennonite church you attend what is emphasized. Ours no longer used the covering and dress was no longer an emphasis. The dress and covering will not save you. Remember you are who Jesus says you are. Keep the main thing, the main thing.
Blessings!! Maybe you can teach them what the main thing is!!
Thank you, Elaine. We came from a very conservative Lutheran church. This church is one of the most traditional and conservative Mennonite “denominations”. (Is that right? We were in the “MO Synod” as Lutherans. I don’t quite understand how the Mennonite church is “divided” up?) They also sit with women on one side and men on the other, and the women don’t speak in Bible class. Some things seemed really weird at first, but now seem kinda “normal” I guess.
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I expressed my feelings of “belonging” to a few women in a small group that I attend. One response was that we “all love Jesus”. I need to remember that. Thank you for your kind words and reminder. ❤️
Sweet She’s……I read through the comments. THANK YOU for praying for me for this mornings court hearing.
YES, “the humility is “more” than worth it.” MY JESUS, MY GOD…..again is telling me HE is with me!! I really needed this, right now and today! I needed to read what Yana wrote this morning. “And other times, ending the relationship when their sin persists or abuse is present may be needed, trusting distance to awaken their conscience.” Most of you know that I have my divorce court this morning. (I’ve been separated from him for almost 9 years) My Jesus goes before me and I know you are all praying. Yesterday when I got home from work, and I won’t get into details, I received another curve ball by my soon to be Ex. Sigh… My JESUS goes before me!! Please pray the Judge (whom I really like) will show me favor and not grant this curve ball being thrown at me.
Being in ministry at times can be hard, really hard, especially when fellow believers hurt you over and over again.
This has been one of the hardest parts of ministry 1) being hurt and 2) having to forgive – considering that we don’t have the same ability as God, to forget.
There have been many times that I think, yes – I have forgiven them, because I truly want to be able to. But then, their name might come up or I might see them, and all the hurtful feelings come back. Does that mean that I haven’t forgiven? Or does it mean that every time I find myself in those circumstances I must keep giving it to God?
There are times I’ve even wondered why I feel so convicted and they seemingly don’t. I want to think that I have forgiven but I honestly don’t know how you know if you truly have.
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On another entirely different note, I just wanted to share that God has been ministering to me through His word and your prayers. I’m beginning to feel better, to feel more hopeful and trying to lay all of my burdens at His feet. Today is new, His mercies are new – great is His faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, He is good to those whose hope is in Him. (Lamentations 3:22-26)Thank you all for your faithful prayers!!!
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@Marina S – How did the meeting go for your husband yesterday?
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Happy Thursday She’s. Continued prayers for all of your requests.❤️
Sharon, you have been in my heart and prayers! Glad to hear that your heart is responding to God’s ministering! Love you and your heart for serving others!
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Re: forgiveness- your example made me think of Jesus saying ‘ seventy times seven”. I wonder if He had those situations in mind when He said that! I always read it as different wrongs or same wrongs done on repeat, but maybe He was addressing the issue you mentioned, too.
Forgetting- To me that means not forgetting like God does- to ‘remember no more’-, but to choose not to remember with vengeance/negativity when we are reminded of the hurt.
Thanks for bringing that up! ❤
I thought of the same passage that you did, CEE GEE!
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And I think her comment about forgiveness was spot on, SJG.
Sharon, I looked at seventy times seven with regards to forgiving my ex. I honestly thought I had forgiven him at one time, but then found myself years later thinking of his adultery and all the things he had done to me and to my daughter, and got all angry again. To me, seventy times seven means that every time I remember the wrong, and get hurt and angry again, I need to forgive again. And again. And again. I’ve had to forgive him at least seventy times because I keep remembering. You are in my prayers. I have a lot of respect for you in leadership, dealing with the hurt caused by other believers. Im glad you are feeling God work in your life.
Am I humble? Meek? I like that Searching gave us the difference of those.
I think it depends on who I ask! lol. So…I thought I would ask the person that knows me the best, my sister. (13 months older, friends forever, talk often) We will see her answer when she sends!
I wouldn’t really call myself, I would say more self-assured and strong, but that’s okay, meekness IS actually strength, but knowing you don’t need to assert it. Yep, that last part is my problem. Only in certain areas.
I really struggle in my marriage with being humble.
She answered back, just as a sister should “Is that a trick question?”
It’s not that I am trying to assert power, it’s just that I want accountability. I don’t like negative patterns. I want to solve the issues, by looking at, naming, and trying to do different. And I get frustrated when that doesn’t happen and it wears me down. I am quick to accept apologies though. I am not good at humbling myself, and my pride, at apologizing for my part, or recognizing it. Oh Lord…help me to be humble in this area of my life, not just to do better, but pray in those moments. To make the first apology. To keep praying and showing fruits of the Spirit…patience. (Oh how I’ve prayed for patience over the years) Someone said, well that’s why He keeps giving you opportunities! ha.
No more in her answer. I think if I was, she would have given a quick resounding YEAH! Most humble person I know! lol. Which, she is the most humble person I know. She is the middle child. So of course she is. I’m the baby…NO WAY am I humble. I am all about myself!! BUT..with my renewed relationship with Christ about 25 years ago..he has been doing a good work in me!! He has decreased my pride. I just need more humbleness.
I have learned to give my ministries to God. To know it is not me, it is his.
And when I became prideful for being overlooked at church for something, God corrected me quick! So, there’s that improvement! As long as we keep growing, keep seeing transformation…than it is good! :)
Rhonda, saying “sorry” for me is hard too. I’m not sure why, I want to but the words just don’t come out! Jeff is always the first one to say, “I’m sorry”, which then prompts me to say it. But I really desire to grow to the place where I can say it first, not to be prideful – but in a meek spirit.
I got the perfect answer from my meek, always encouraging sister “I think you are meek in the biblical sense of the word. But probably all of us could work on it a little bit.” :)
Thank you for your perspective Rhonda. It is very easy to be humble somewhere else and not in marriage lol (the one we are most comfortable with). I did some research, “humble” or “meek” in the original Greek is praus. In the ancient world, this word was used to describe a stallion that had been tamed, it means “Strength Under Control”- beautiful image!
Weird, I thought I replied this morning! I can so identify with your thoughts. We hear Christian counselors advising us to do exactly what you described- not out of pride, but for the sake of the relationship. I have tried every suggestion they offer and nothing changes except in me so I have decided that will be enough. Sticking with the Bible and my relationship with Him! Thanks for sharing your personal struggle. ❤
“…let’s fix our eyes on Jesus, drawing strength from Him and resting assured that the road of humility is more than worth it.” ~ Yana Jenay Conner
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There’s a ‘saying’: Life’s a journey.” Let’s make sure we are on the path of humility and not the path of the haughty/proud.
Deuteronomy 8:16b NLT
He did this to humble you and test you for your own good.
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Zephaniah 3:12 NLT
Those who are left will be the lowly and humble,
for it is they who trust in the name of the Lord.
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Luke 18:14b
For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
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Warren Wiersbe NKJV Study Bible note:
The Pharisee’s pride condemned him, but the tax collector’s humble faith saved him (see 14:11; Is. 57:15).
It is the prodigal son and elder brother over again
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Love, hugs, and prayers! ❤
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MARI, I am praying for you!❤
I just read this in He Reads Truth devo:
“…the only way to see the blessings of heaven here on earth is to look through the lens of humility.”
Written by Bob Bunn
Anothet verse:
Isaiah 57:15 NKT
The high and lofty one who lives in eternity,
the Holy One, says this:
“I live in the high and holy place
with those whose spirits are contrite and humble.
I restore the crushed spirit of the humble
and revive the courage of those with repentant hearts. …”
“It is the prodigal son and elder brother over again” – spot on CEE GEE. I never drew such connection. You are so good!
Oops, I forgot the quotation marks, Mercy! That was part of Wiersbe’s note. I will re-post it correctly since I am pretty sure I can’t edit the original post. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. Wiersbe is that good- not me, but thanks! LOL
At the start of the year, reading the news would cause me to become quite stressed–physically and emotionally. I was angry with policies, behaviors, etc. I didn’t agree with (as if I am in charge–not). God reminded me to forgive and pray for the individuals, not rant!
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So, now, when I am confronted with disturbing information, I pray for those in charge (and myself)–for truth, changed hearts, peace, and unity–not for my sake, but for the sake of all to the glory of God. I am (still) not in control, but I don’t need to be. God is.
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I too have been distressed by the state of the union & the lack of accountability & so many other things. Prayer feels like the right first step. I have often reflected on the Beatitudes as I have tried to discern what Jesus’s response would be were he here in the flesh with us now.
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I needed this. I have someone close who has hurt me repeatedly and is always sorry. I have wanted to retaliate but God keeps telling me to love them in spite of them. It’s not abusive just not seeing me or considering me. He has been working on my pride and I struggle against it. Yesterday, He just reminded me to trust Him to correct and He will do the work in their life. He also reminded me of how many times He has forgiven me!
It’s always easier to see others speck and not my beam!
God is working! Praying for all of your requests!
Same here Cheryl, you expressed it well. I struggle with when to need the boundary and letting it becomes a bad pattern that hurts the relationship overall.
Amen to both of you! ❤
I’m right there with you Cheryl. I thank God for the Holy Spirit, who when we are walking in Him, helps us not to retaliate but to give it over to Him.
Sometimes I feel that I am only able to forgive others when I take time to remember that God has forgiven me of ALL my many sins. And that any sin is enough to condemn me, but God forgives me because of His great love for me. NOT because I’m good. Because I’m not. His grace makes it possible to ofer grace, when I lean on Him.
TS Woodruff – I added Danielle’s name to the prodigal list. You will see it posted with all the others on Monday. You are not alone!
Which FB page is yours? Id like to join
Under group search, put in “SRT She’s” and answer the question so I know you are from here. :)
This is so timely for me. My best friend of more than 20 years is not speaking to me because my brothers and I are not using her husband as the real estate agent to sell our father’s house. I feel I have been unfairly judged and the silent treatment is driving me crazy. I am praying that the Lord keeps me from becoming bitter and resentful, but it is not easy. I also am praying that when she finally does come around, I can be honest but kind with my words. I so badly wanted to send her this devo! lol
Mari V – praying for the Lord’s favor in court today!
Oh I am going through that too. I have a friend that hasn’t talked to me in a couple of years now over disagreements. I was shocked at first, now I just mourn the loss of a friendship.
That is really a tough situation Tami. I’m sorry that your friend feels this way. Praying that the Lord restores the friendship.
Praying for your friend’s heart to soften and a turnaround. Hugs Tami.
I’m more familiar with translations that read meek rather than humble. Looking at the difference, I found “While humility primarily concerns one’s attitude towards oneself and God, meekness is more about one’s demeanor towards others.” (Bible Hub)
Both are part of our walk with God, getting it right with God should lead to getting it right in our interactions with others.
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Reminded of the leading line (only) from the Mac Davis song, Oh Lord, it’s hard to be humble. And seems like it usually is hard – most of us like to be appreciated and feel important or at least noticed. Did you see what I did? Did you know that I _______ ?
Where is our heart, our focus? Is it prideful? Feeling superior? To humble ourselves before God, we go to Him, hat in hand so to speak, understanding that we have nothing to offer Him but ourselves, our hearts, and understanding that He is indeed God and deserving of all praise. Do we work toward honoring God, or toward gaining the attention of others? I think the more we keep our eyes on Jesus, being humble can become more natural. More natural to put others first, to step in quietly to help when we see a need, to offer encouragement to strangers or to those who aren’t our favorite people, doing things that might be considered or perceived as beneath us, not lashing out when we feel wronged. And then move on to the next thing, no bragging about what you’ve done or dissecting whether something is fair, no doubting or blaming God.
Thank you, Lord, for Your guidance and for the nudging of the Holy Spirit to keep our focus on worshiping You and not ourselves, on honoring You as we go through each day.
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The verses in Deuteronomy 8:11-18 – impactful reminder that all we have comes from God. Praise Him and be thankful for what He has provided – no boasting, complaining or comparing.
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MARINA S I didn’t see your post until this morning, praying your husband has a sense of peace about the meeting yesterday. Praying the Lord will guide him to the right job soon.
TS WOODRUFF praying for your daughter
WENDY B ❤️
TRACI GENDRON ❤️❤️❤️ such a moving testimony, thank you
CARA P ❤️❤️❤️ I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your daughter, and ever so thankful for the Lord’s comfort for you, and the timing of that study.
MARIA B ❤️ I am so sorry about your niece’s miscarriage, praying for God’s comfort for her and her husband, and for all grieving the loss.
TANYA EVANS ❤️ praying for your coworker and his family as they grieve his sister’s tragic death. Praying they will be drawn to Jesus.
MC ❤️ praying as you work through forgiving this hurt.
Great wrap-up, SEARCHING! ❤
Joining in these prayers, too! ❤
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Beautiful reflection sister. Praying along.❤️
As evil and wrong-doing are happening constantly, it is difficult to not want to retaliate, but God calls us to more, not just for the sake of others, but for us.
Lord may I joyfully walk in meekness today.
Good morning Shes,
I appreciate you for praying for Wyatt. I asked my life group to pray for him also.I am so grateful for this space.
” This shifts the focus to interpersonal attributes, people who do not assert themselves in order to advance their own causes.This does not imply weakness however this same term is applied to Jesus. He will be strong enough to face the most torturous death possible as he endured the cross.”
The NIV Life Application Commentary On The Bible.
This is so counterculture! There is a secular song they play at the gym a lot called, Whatever It Takes”. It is suppose to be motivational. As people build our own kingdoms here on earth, some people will do whatever it takes.
My grandmother used to sing a song:
” He could have called ten thousand angels to destroy the world and set Him free.
He could have called ten thousand angels but He died alone for you and me.”
Please pray for me. I agreed to be the co-leader for my life groups this fall.
I love the song “He Could Have Called,” I always looked forward to those songs we only sang on Easter! As we were watching the last part of The Passion of the Christ movie yesterday, it went through my head as he was suffering and they were moving him!!
Wow!…”He Could Have Called Ten Thousand Angels” takes me waaay back to my childhood. There was a man in my church that would sing this every Easter!
Continued prayers for Wyatt and his family.
On the podcast this week, they talked about God’s upside-down kingdom being horizontal. We serve others and we’re all equals. The world is a vertical empire, with everyone seeking to get ahead, a step up, each person for herself.
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God, help me to stop striving, comparing and looking out for myself. I want to have my eyes on you and to mirror Jesus’ life of service, caring,and helping the least of these. I want to hand over the reigns and be led. Grow my trust and faith in your promises.
Amen
There is someone in my life who I thought was a dear friend. I thought God had such different plans for us. Boy was I wrong. I had to walk away from this person for legal reasons and because of all the pain she caused my family as part of a larger attack by several people. I can’t tell you how many times I have wanted to make her feel as awful as I felt. Sometimes I have just wanted to be able to tell her how she hurt me. Unfortunately we will probably never speak again. God has been working on my heart to forgive. It hurts, but it is what we are called to do. I also know over the course of my life I have hurt others. I desire forgiveness, so I should seek to give it, as well. Praise be to God who loves a heart that wants to seek goodness and mercy!
MC I so relate to this! Praying for you to find forgiveness. It’s so hard though.
Amen❤️
Thank you Lord for these words today!
Deuteronomy 8:11-18 May we remember where our blessings come from so we don’t become prideful.
Luke 18:9–14 God humbles the prideful so be honest with yourself and God about who you truly are. If I’m honest with myself sisters, this is the Beattitude I need to pray over and let God work. Sadly, self-righteousness so easily creeps into my life. I don’t need help is oft a statement I make or in my mind. While my prayer doesn’t sound like the Pharisee, I’m sure some of my thoughts and heart posture can mimic his prayer. Self-righteous older sibling of a prodigal here. Lord will you help me be more aware or my pride so I can lay it down.
Amen!
yes Danielle! I have to check myself with Deuteronomy 8 a lot. recently God has brought the vs. from revelation 2, In my heart, you have lost your first love. this has been devastating for me. but God. he disciplines who we loves, so I am trying my best to repent and turn back to loving God and loving people
Thank you, Yana Jenay Conner!
So convicting, as I am navigating how to do my job with humility and not be the one who offends others.
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“God will [look out for my intrest so that I am] free to look out for the interests of others—even those who have wronged [me]. However, looking out for their interest doesn’t mean we seek their happiness. Instead, looking out for their interests means we seek their wholeness.”
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Wow
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The Message:
“You’re blessed when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less. That’s the moment you find yourselves proud owners of everything that can’t be bought.”
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MARINA S. – praying your husband will lean into Jesus during this stressful time, trusting He will lead him to the right new job.
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TS WOODRUFF – praying Danielle’s heart will soften toward Jesus.
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CARA P – so sorry for the tragic loss of your daughter. Did you see we are doing the “Mourning and Dancing” study again in May?
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MARIA B – prayers for your niece and her husband as they navigate their loss.
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TANYA EVANS – prayers for Wyatt and his family as they grieve this horrific loss. May you bring words of peace that leads him to Jesus.
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MARI V – Your Jesus is with you today! Go in peace, knowing He will be fighting for you and we are praying for you ❤️
Praying over requests!
Amen and amen! ❤
Joining in prayer! ❤
Meekness is all about handing over the reigns of your life to God and trusting him in the direction it will go (like a bridled horse). When you are meek, you are still strong AND you are able to be led. I think one of the ways you live this out is through humility. Everything that has been produced in my life is from God so it is not mine but his. This posture of meekness and humility is something I’ve been working on.
This is nicely articulated. Thanks you!
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Very well said. Thank you.
Beautifully written! Thank you
Well said! ❤
Amen, “to be led” so good!
Eleanor, I am so glad we have a new SRT sister from across the pond”! Good morning! ❤️
How did you know that?
She mentioned it in a comment the other day. :)
Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️