Humility

Good and upright is the LORD; thus he shows sinners the way. He guides the humble to justice, he teaches the humble his way. Teach me your ways, O Lord. Pope Francis was asked "Who is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?" And he answered, "I am a sinner." What a humble answer. The Pope affirming his own shortcomings and accepting God's grace and forgiveness. God doesn't want know-it-alls, he wants followers who are open to being taught and being led. It is the meek who shall inherit the earth. But meekness isn't weakness. The meek, like Pope Francis, are secure in the fact that they are imperfect, vulnerable, and not in control. Humble people are not self-absorbed but put others first. Meekness and humility are holy traits. There have been many occasions where being meek and unassertive have served me well - instead of acting impulsively and saying or doing something I regret, meekness allows me to take a step back, develop perspective, and act deliberately and thoughtfully. It's time for me to embrace humility as a strength. By getting out of my own way, I can choose God's way.