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Posted by Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage

Being Humble

Sometimes I wonder if I'm as humble as I would like to think I am, or more important am I as humble as the Lord would like me to be.

1 Peter 5:5
5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.”

Matthew 23:12
12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.

James 4:6
6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says:
God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.

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Blessings,

Ginger

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25 comments

Anonymous

Happy weekend Ginger, These are beautiful verses to start my day. I wish you a blessed weekend.

January 15, 2011 at 6:18 AM

Sr Crystal Mary Lindsey

I agree Ginger, We are to be humble. The opposite of this word is proud. A place where too many of us are these days. Proud of ourselves, of who we are and what we own. Instead we need to have humble sharing hearts full of kindness and love. Bless you. xx

January 15, 2011 at 7:53 AM

Anonymous

Ginger, I absolutely love the picture and caption at the beginning of your post! Thank you for reminding us all to walk humbly with our God.

January 15, 2011 at 8:37 AM

Anonymous

Wow. I love these short and quick to the point posts! The photo and quote are indeed powerful. Then, the scripture you share really bring the message to heart.
Bless you, Sister.

January 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM

Nikki (Sarah)

grace...I'd be nothing....and have nothing without it. Have a great weekend Ginger

January 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM

Heather's Blog-o-rama

Great verses, Ginger. Thanks for sharing!! Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)

January 15, 2011 at 11:14 AM

Karen

Reminds me of a song: He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater. Thanks for your post. Have a blessed weekend.

January 15, 2011 at 12:14 PM

Musings of A Minister

Beautiful picture. Great verses. Something we all need to think and pray about.

January 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

Mike Golch

a great posting.

January 15, 2011 at 2:55 PM

MTJ

Hi Ginger,

Thank you for sharing this post on humility. Like you, I seek to be humble in God's eyes, not my own.

Blessings and peace.

MTJ

January 15, 2011 at 6:02 PM

Vintagesouthernlife

Love the picture and caption. I too
want to be humble before Him.It is so easy to get caught up in "ourselves" and our importance.
Blessings,
Annette

January 15, 2011 at 10:34 PM

Jocelyn

Beautiful post. The verses were a blessing.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/

January 15, 2011 at 10:47 PM

Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage

The Lord loves a contrite spirit. I pray that He finds me in this very condition. Thanks for your post; wonderful scriptures and picture!

Blessings,
Sandi

January 15, 2011 at 10:55 PM

Cindy Adkins

Hi Ginger,
What a meaningful post and gorgeous picture!!!!
Thank you for these words of wisdom. Wishing you a beautiful Sunday!!!
XO

January 16, 2011 at 12:06 AM

tea time and roses

Beautiful Post dear Ginger. Enjoy a lovely Sunday.

Smiles♥

Beverly

January 16, 2011 at 2:23 AM

Anonymous

Ginger,
Beautiful post. Thank you for the scriptures and words to ponder.

January 16, 2011 at 10:34 AM

Julie

Thank you Ginger...Humility...what a toughie for us humans..and I sometimes think it is a difficult path to pursue in this world...our culture is so ME driven and even when we know we want God first and self last...our relationships with other humans always tests our drive for that pursuit. "WHAT about ME??? sometimes races through our thoughts...sigh. One day at a time! God's grace is sufficient! Enjoyed!!!!!! (challenged!)

January 16, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Charlotte

I think these are questions we all need to ask ourselves, Ginger. Who was it that said, "It's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way." Wow, how we all need to remember that humility is what God wants from us. I've also heard it said that when you think you're humble, that proves you are not. Thank you for sharing this timely post. It's something we all need to think about.
Blessings,
Charlotte

January 16, 2011 at 2:40 PM

Saleslady371

Great post, Ginger. Humility is always something to work on.

January 16, 2011 at 3:15 PM

Lisa notes...

I recently read Andrew Murray's book on Humility and it was eye opening at how NOT humble I can be. I pray for more humility too. May we all focus on Jesus more and more and on self less and less. Thanks for your post.

January 16, 2011 at 4:37 PM

Janis Van Keuren

Humility--taking on the attitude that was in Christ. May He work that in me.

Thank you for your post.

Blessings,
Janis

January 16, 2011 at 5:43 PM

Janis Van Keuren

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January 16, 2011 at 5:46 PM

Donnie

Lovely post today. Hope you had a blessed Sunday.

January 16, 2011 at 9:40 PM

Mountain Mama

Your post is a good reminder for all of us. Thanks for sharing it.