Humbly Submissive

Likewise, you younger people, submit yourselves to your elders. Yes, all of you be submissive to one another, and be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble." (Proverbs 3:34) Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for YOU. (1 Peter 5:5-6)

Humility . . . What a misunderstood and confused word today. We even "brag" that we humble at times! True humility comes when we can naturally accept others when they succeed. It shows when we can easily submit to those in charge. It is revealed when we are overloooked for positions even though we may be more qualified. It is often revealed or exposed in our prayer life! Teachers and mentors must model this for pur young people. Our youth today are pushed to be the best, and that is not a bad thing, if it is "their" best. Everyone cannot be "the" best. In fact, only One is GOOD, right? Doing our best and celebrating when others are better is praiseworth. Accepting less than we expected is honorable when we have done all we can to succeed. Realizing that my plans were not God's plans is noble and a humbling experience indeed. Practice submission. It is not a bad word! It begins with me!!!!!