The Power of Humility

There is power in humility because humility honors God.  Whether we are male or female, dominant or passive, we are more powerful, more influential and more impacting when we are humble.  Humility must not be mistaken for weakness; rather it is the absence of hubris, excessive pride.  In order to make a positive impact on others, in order to improve our lives, in order to impress God, we must be humble.  A humble individual is more respectful to God, respectful to self, and respectful to others.  A humble individual is obedient to the law of God, that is, love.  There is power in humility because it is the result of a relationship with God. 

Humility is powerful because it is a trait directly linked to God.  God is good and humility is good.  We are uniquely created to perform and to produce mighty works, but we must ever be humble.  In all of our growing and accomplishing, we must remain humble.  A humble being has a humble heart and a humble heart pleases God.  Humility is slow to anger.  Humility is patient.  Humility is responsive to the voice of God.  Humility is of God.  Everyone and everything connected to God is powerful.  We must exercise the power of humility.  All beings, regardless of our titles and accomplishments, must be humble.

We are as powerful and impacting as the impressions we make on others; and humility speaks volumes about our character.  The positive impact that we make on others is influence and a form of power.  Power cannot be taken for granted, neglected, or abused.  Power must be effectively and efficiently utilized and transferred to needy outlets.  Humility is a teacher who listens.  Humility is a boss who cares.  Humility is a respectful child.  Humility is the result of a positive connection with our own innate goodness, with God, and with those surrounding around us.  In all of our seeking and in all of our reaching, we must never overlook the power of humility.

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