“He who humbles himself will be exalted.” Luke 18:14
Humble.
Social media, for all the good it can do, also fuels the flames of vanity. I’m sure you’ll agree it’s not easy to show humility when we live in a world that’s driven by a “look at me” culture.
Tell me if you agree or disagree with the following:
- Our society, in general, seeks the spotlight on a daily basis.
- We value social media likes, shares, comments.
- We broadcast our accomplishments to the world and highlight our successes.
The expectation to be better than or smarter than or prettier than, to look younger than or be wealthier than… the list goes on…
I don’t know about you, but I find the expectation to keep up is exhausting!
So, how can we begin to think less of ourselves, and more about others?
This sentence from the passage is beautiful, “humility doesn’t mean self-hate — it means truth. The truth about who we are, who God is, and how desperately we need him.”
So…just for a moment, I’d like to press pause…
I’d like to dig deep and really think about where our talents and “greatness” comes from.
I’d like to give thanks for all we have and all we are.
To give glory and praise to God for our experiences.
Because I believe our successes, and our failures, are gifts from God.
And they’re gifts we’re meant to share.
He gives each of us tools and opportunities. Sometimes we embrace them, sometimes we ignore them and sometimes we just get a little off track and need a loving nudge back in the right direction.
In my heart, I know this…He is with us.
He guides us and protects us each and every day.
He sees us.
And, most of all, He loves us.
This Lent I pray for humility: Lord, keep my heart gentle, my words kind, and my spirit teachable.
Help me serve with love, listen with grace, and walk in gratitude each day. Amen.
