In writing for my church's facebook page my writing seemed more like a blog post so I choose to share it with you:::::...
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you were actually embarrassed to admit that you were in it. Have you ever been in a humiliating spot. Humility is defined at the modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness. Humility is often looked at in a negative light but it is actually something that builds character and faithfulness in God. Humility prepares you for where God is intending on taking you and teaches you to appreciate where you are currently. Too much pride can put a damper on the praise you offer to God so through humility he regains his position in your life. If you never want for anything you will never appreciate all that you have. If God has never had to bring you out of a situation there would be no way that you would have the relationship with him as if he had. When you get in a humbling situation it is imperative that you do not allow it to place doubt in your heart making room for temptation. But continue to hold on to God and his promises for you KNOWING that in due time, at the right time you will regain the footing you should have. Remember where God has already brought you from and I promise you he didn’t choose this time to leave you by the waste side. God is faithful we just have to allow him to work.
I myself am in a very humble position; starting over after finally finding comfort, allowing people to see that I am only human, being ok with the fact that I am living very meagerly. I think of Job often comparing myself loosely to his situation. I've literally lost family, friends, my way of life but through it all I have God and the best relationship I've had with him in my entire life. There is no way that I should be making it BUT GOD>>> I try to constantly remind myself,as you should, to not despise your days of small beginnings. God is grooming you for what he has for you. Imagine if you received a large lump sum of money; you would waste it or something would come up just in time to wipe you out. Think back to taxes or financial aid payments past... God is grooming you so that through faithfulness and preparation when he gives you an opportunity for financial freedom, better relationships, peace of mind; whatever you are seeking you will be able to make the right decisions and appreciate it most .
