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Getting along with people is a valuable commodity for us to cultivate. We need to enjoy life. We need to get to the point where the events around us don’t upset us. At times, the thought of spending a holiday weekend with certain people can make our blood pressure rise and steal our peace.
“Where the mind goes, the man follows” (Proverbs 23:7).
Our thoughts can affect us physically. There are people who will get so upset over an argument about a ham that they will have a heart attack. Some people would rather die than admit they are wrong. Did you know that it is possible to be humble enough to admit we are wrong even when we aren’t wrong?
To Be Or Not To Be Humble
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he will lift you up.” (James 4:10)
If we admit we are wrong, we’re afraid that we will be taken advantage of or hurt even worse. Love is patient; it says, “That’s ok, we’ll work it out.” People will argue over their entitlement to Grandma’s silver serving platter or Grandpa’s Snap-On tools. These are tangible things with nostalgia attached. Tangible things are replaceable. Choose to embrace the memories and let go of the objects.
The relationships surrounding those things are irreplaceable. Our thinking and pride can affect our physical health and can be a complete roadblock to the next level.
I Can Do All Things Through Jesus That Includes Being Humble
“I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Jesus hung on the cross and was falsely accused. People called him all kinds of things, yet he stayed humble. We are not who we are based on what others say about us or because of what we own. We are who we are because of what Jesus did for us. If he can be humble in spite of what he faced, why is it that we feel the need to defend ourselves?
Will you join me in letting go of pride and embracing humility today?
