Humility Before God

Being Humble before God for some may be a little hard but before others it can really be a chore. Being humble does not mean you need to be a door mat. True humility can bring you closer to God and make you rely on Him and His guidance more. We like to take charge of every thing and think that we know best for ourselves when in reality most of the choices we make hurt us or get  us into deep trouble. St. Francis thought of himself as little and next to nothing before other and especially before God. He as mocked and ridiculed but he did not stick back at those people. He thanked them for there admonishments. How hard is that? Very hard. If you are able to treat those who talk about you or make false climes against you with kindness or at least with some kindness you might be surprised that they may just stop and appologis because they will recognize they are in the wrong or that they have hurt you. It helps to be able to practice being humble by praying for God's help to change you heart towards others. God will help you in so many ways that you would never have thought of if you pray to Him and ask His guidance in honest and senescence prayer. There is nothing that he can not get you through. I know my patience has been tried many time just like everyone else. But I have been able to use these kinds of incidences as a form of penance. Offering your silence or a kind return on your part to that person can be set for a penance of some kind for yourself or maybe for another. Sometimes I like these moments because with God's help you can turn something bad into something useful such as a penance. Try it some time and believe me you will not only be able to deal with the situation better but you will also be able to gain a penance for yourself or for someone else. After all when Jesus was being scourged at the pillar, crowned with thorns,  carrying his cross or being crucified  He did not stick back bu prayed to God for those who mocked, ridiculed and hurt Him. What an awesome example He laid out for us to follow. Peace T