HOW TO BE PROUD OF YOUR HUMILITY

October 15, 2012

Within the past few weeks, I’ve caught myself touting the work and the church/organization that I serve.  Because I’m so excited about what is happening today and about our exciting future, I hear myself spout numbers and stats about our growth.  I talk about the accomplishments of the staff and leaders and how so many have stepped up to the plate.  I tell stories of people whose lives God has changed through our environments and ministries.

But isn’t this vanity?  Isn’t this against what God wants me to do?  How can I be proud of where I serve and be humble at the same time?  Is that even possible?

After a quick Biblical refresher, I found that the key is in the meaning of the word “Humble.”  Basically, to be humble means to become low in the sense that I put something else higher.

For me as a Christ-follower, I am “humble” when I live under the reality that the Lord has ultimate control over everything in my and the world.  I am “humble” when I acknowledge in my guts that without Him, I can’t accomplish anything.  I am “humble” when I point out that the gifts, talents and abilities that I use to communicate a message are coming from Him and Him alone.

Yes, I’m going to be excited when I feel He used me to add value and leadership to those around me.  It is how He has wired me up.  And, in all humility, I’m proud of that.

How can you remember to put God first about your abilities?

Peace!

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2 responses to HOW TO BE PROUD OF YOUR HUMILITY

  1. Candace Bettendorf October 15, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Thank you for the definition of humble.  Not meaning doormat, but meaning putting God higher than I put my wants.  And thank you for the incredibly beautiful picture!  Do you know where it was taken?
     
    Candace BettendorfGod is our refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1.— comment-reply@wordpress.com wrote:From: Todd Stocker’s Blog <comment-reply@wordpress.com>To: candyrae@dishup.usSubject: [New post] HOW TO BE PROUD OF YOUR HUMILITYDate: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:31:41 +0000

    Todd posted: “Within the past few weeks, I’ve caught myself touting the work and the church/organization that I serve.  Because I’m so excited about what is happening today and about our exciting future, I hear myself spout numbers and stats about our growth.  I talk”

    • Todd October 15, 2012 at 9:16 am

      Yes, being a doormat is not what God had in mind but many think that that is what Humility is.
      Don’t know where the picture is from unfortunately.