Humility  – The Path To Blessings

Humility  – The Path To Blessings…

The humbling of our souls, though it may feel like a stripping away, invariably ushers in a positive blessing. When we willingly empty our hearts of self-importance and ego, we create a void that God longs to fill with His boundless love.

Before honor is humility. — Proverbs 15:33

For those who yearn for deep and intimate connection with Christ, let them remember the Lord’s own declaration: “To this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.”

Indeed, as Proverbs wisely states, “Before honor is humility.” To ascend to the heights of spiritual communion, we must first stoop low. Did not our Savior, Jesus, descend in humility so that He might ascend in glory?

Similarly, we must cultivate a downward growth in our spirit to experience an upward blossoming in our relationship with God. The most profound and sweetest fellowship with heaven is reserved for those who embrace humility and for them alone.

God withholds no true blessing from a spirit that is utterly humbled. “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven,” a realm overflowing with unimaginable riches and treasures. The entire treasury of God is freely given to the soul that possesses the humility to receive it without succumbing to pride.

Our Heavenly Father pours out blessings upon us to the very limits of what is safe for our spiritual well-being. If a blessing seems withheld, it is often because our unhumbled hearts are not yet ready to receive it without danger. Imagine an unyielding spirit claiming victory in God’s holy work – it would likely seize the glory for itself, only to be defeated by the next challenge.

Therefore, we are kept in a state of humility for our own protection and growth. When a person is genuinely humble, never daring to claim even the smallest sliver of praise for themselves, the possibilities of what God will accomplish through them are virtually limitless.

Humility prepares us to be recipients of God’s abundant grace and equips us to interact effectively and compassionately with our fellow human beings. True humility is a precious flower that enhances any spiritual landscape.

This virtue of humility is like a universal seasoning that enriches every aspect of our lives. Whether we are engaged in prayer or offering praise, whether we are laboring diligently or enduring suffering, the genuine essence of humility can never be overused. It only serves to enhance and deepen our experience.

Heavenly Father, we acknowledge our proneness to pride and self-reliance. We ask for the grace to cultivate true humility within our hearts. Empty us, Lord, of all that hinders us from fully receiving Your love and Your blessings. Grant us the contrite spirit that draws Your gaze and the poverty of spirit that inherits Your kingdom. May we learn to stoop so that we may truly ascend in our relationship with You. Amen.

Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking of yourself less.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼