True humility is defined by C.S. Lewis as "not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less." That means putting the needs of others before self. Boy, is this a battle about self, or what?? Scripture goes on to say in James 4:6 NLT, "God opposes the proud but give grace to the humble." Or in plain English....God resists or goes to battle against the proud. That sure does put it in perspective, doesn't it? Digging a little deeper though, it's about TRUST. Trusting that as I set aside my own selfish desires, wants, needs and focus on the needs of others, God's heart of LOVE will take care of me. He will meet my needs, hear my prayers, see my tears, mend my heart and do His best for me. I need to make a choice to trust His heart.
Oh Lord, this is honestly hard. This position calls for courage. Courage that alone I can't muster. Do IN me Lord, what I can't do for myself. Change me, infuse me, get inside of my head....my thoughts, my ideas, my patterns of thinking and help me get a revelation that Your heart towards me is good. That I can trust YOU, even when the negative thoughts about my circumstances scream at me inside my head and beg me to control, manipulate and get my way....to relieve my fear....especially when I don't see you with my natural eyes. Put a gag on the voice of the enemy when I desperately feel the need for affirmation of Your Love for me and I don't get it. Help me to remember to speak YOUR truth out into the spiritual realm, so that fear won't overtake my mind and heart. Draw me close Lord. Help me to bow in humility, and not throw a tantrum in selfishness.
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