“If anyone wishes to be first, they must be last and be in service to all.”[1] True leaders serve the community’s well-being regardless of consequences. To proclaim this truth and preach assuredly with declarative insights. Embrace the marginalized “Whoever welcomes the child Welcome me”[2] See what God sees remove the glasses and listen to whatContinue reading “I Am Humbled”
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Even More Humility
Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, “It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Justice embraces compassion, and Humility asserts the truth… We are what we are, and we must do what we must do. Justice embodies mercy, and Humility affirms the truth… OurContinue reading “Even More Humility”
Even More Meek and Humble
To truly appreciate Life we need the blessings, we need the lessons of the mystery of Love. “Jesus comes not in a tumult, but as silently as sunshine floods the fields, as sweetly as the flower breathes its perfume” [1] He holds our hands, He wipes our tears, He soothes our hearts, He frees ourContinue reading “Even More Meek and Humble”
More More Meek and Humble
Jesus is a humble spirit Starting with no cradle. “The poorest waif, the beggar’s child, can at least claim a crib, but Jesus shared the straw of the hillside beast.” [1] He had a submissive attitude, He turned the other cheek, He allowed trespassing, He demanded service. He suggested we follow his lead “… learnContinue reading “More More Meek and Humble”
More Meek and Humble
Start with humility “Learn of me because I am meek and humble of heart” [1] What Jesus suggests is doable, with our commitment God sanctifies with grace “Jesus lived in obscurity; poor, unknown, forgotten, submissive to all; without the acclamations of a crowd” [2] His service was to all from washing feet to dying onContinue reading “More Meek and Humble”
Meek and Humble
“Treat Jesus as a real person… Put heart into our prayers, and have a personal feeling…”[1] Being with Jesus is not hard, He is our kind and gentle brother. Just be meek and humble in prayer. The meek and humble call upon God with heart-felt holiness: repentant, enlightened, and sanctified. “Proud people are curious, envious,Continue reading “Meek and Humble”
Consoled-Psalm 101
I sing of your love and mercy; You, my Lady, and my God. I am careful to lead a life worthy of Your love — I follow my heart and feel safe in Your house. I hate faithlessness and will not keep the fickle company. I get angry when I hear slanderContinue reading “Consoled-Psalm 101”
Prayer
Some demand with hubris. Some expect with humility. Perchance the same words but such different instants. “…all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, those who humble themselves will be exalted.”[1] We have sinned and we are in need of help. Beyond reciting words, Prayer calls from the heart. “…humbling oneself is difficult. It demands so muchContinue reading “Prayer”
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