We frequently hear how humility is needed to progress in holiness, and I have really been thinking alot about humility this week. What does it mean to be humble? It's obvious that Jesus was humble and what did he do? He taught us to love and to serve. So what does it mean to serve?
When I think of a servant, I immediately think of a Butler. You know, the kind we see in a movie. What he does is crucial for the master, but he's not really a major player. He's in the background taking care of his duties, quietly. When acknowledged for his service he merely says, "Thank you". He doesn't parade around saying, "look what I did" or even try to get noticed by anyone while doing his work. He is merely there to serve his master, and he knows his purpose is to make sure the master's work can be done. He is only there to truly serve.
How often do we go about our days looking for recognition? How often do we keep score with those around us? It's tough to be humble, but the more we ask God for humility, the more opportunities he gives us to practice. "Ask and you shall recieve". God bless.
About Me
- Marna Revlock
- I'm married with 2 small children who I am very lucky to spend a lot of time with since I am primarily a stay at home mom. I work one day a week as a Registered Nurse and have a home business as a Catholic/Christian Life Coach called Avenues of Grace. My desire to become a coach came as I became aware of my passion to inspire others to live to their fullest potential in all areas of life. I do what I can to encourage others and promote personal growth. Outside of nursing and coaching, I also speak to groups or organizations on matters of health, faith, or personal fulfillment. You can contact me through my website:www.avenuesofgrace.com to speak to your group or organization.
3 comments:
that's a really good way of putting it :) I like that example of humility
Thank you.
Marna
How many times have you walked into someone's house and looked what is hanging on the walls? During my coaching I was made aware of how we spend our time and how we reflect it. Many of us reflect our passions through our decorations in our home or office walls.
One house may have antigues hanging everywhere, another maybe pictures of pets, another may be various gunware, another sport trophies, another housework trophies (no, excuse me--that was just a joke!) another may be religious items. Nevertheless, it is not a judgement, it is only a thought. What I have on my walls now is so much a change from years ago. ckc
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