Humility

Humility is a state of mind that is not easy to achieve. It is like "giving in" to your self. It is an attribute that makes people beautiful. I don't mean beautiful in the physical sense. Quiet beauty that sometimes goes unnoticed. And who is surprised that it does go unnoticed. In a world where faster is better, one does not stop long enough to enjoy the qualities that others have. Am I humble? It depends on what day you catch me. I can be the most arrogant person there is and not even realize that I am doing it. That is when God's grace kicks in and gives me a good kick in the pants. The kicks in the pants come in many forms. I have to be ever mindful that I am only human, and I am no better of a human than anyone else. It does no good for me to give someone money to eat, if I brag that I did that to everyone I see. I guess the quiet beauty of humility needs to be quiet in order to be humility. Humbly asking God to remove my defects of character means that I recognize that I have defects, and would like them to be gone. God answers that prayer, but God is not at the "drive-through". He is at the gas station that you pull up to, and get your windshield washed, and your oil checked, and wait for the gas attendant to bring you your change. Washing the windshield and checking the oil all take time. But sooner or later, He comes out with your "change". And then you go on your way with the "change" He gave you, and try to keep that "change" in your pocket as long as you can. Suffice to say, mine gets spent every now and then, so I have to go back to the station, on my knees, and ask for my windshield wash and my oil check. The cement is hard, and depending on what day it is, it could be hot or cold, but it is not comfortable. But it is necessary for me. Have a great day!!! Jacy