Humility
We go throughout our lives, every single day, making thousands of excuses for each other, and why we are the way we are. Instead of being real with our thoughts and emotions, we make up reasons why our actions are acceptable. Over-time, walls are built, grudges continue to be held, and therefor the emotions stop being apparent to anyone but the person hiding them.
There’s always something inside every single one of us that we’re hiding, something we can’t help but share, and something that people just see when they look at us. Those are the types of things we deal with every single day. Every time we have a conversation with someone we’re dealing with their past, their mentality, and their heart. Whether they choose to share those things with us, or not, we always catch a glimpse of it. I’ve been realizing lately that I don’t expect much from people. Not nearly as much as I should. I constantly make excuses for people, excuses that are to save myself, and my own judgment. I honestly can’t stand this part of my personality merely because I make myself believe these excuses and then find myself trapped in situations where the only way out is the hardest, most painful, way imaginable.
See, the thing is, God NEVER makes excuses for us. In His eyes we are, simply, who we are and He accepts us that way. Why would we go around making sure everyone gets off the hook here on earth, when, in reality, God can see EXACTLY who we are. It baffles me that I get caught in these situations because it is obvious that I stopped listening to God’s direction. I can’t live this life without Him. I learn that more and more every single day.
I am thankful for the hard times and even more thankful for the things He teaches me everyday. Today, He taught me Humility, or, humbleness. This transformation is getting more interesting and I’m excited for the obstacles that will continue to be thrown at me. All I can do is trust.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
-B. Fuller
