Philippians 2:3 – Be humble thinking of others as better than yourselves.
Paul writes to the church at Philippi, imploring believers to cultivate humility, prioritizing others over self, which reflects the very attitude of Christ. He warns against pursuing personal interests and encourages believers to approach life with a lowliness of mind, considering others as more important than themselves.
A grateful heart is a humble heart. Recognizing one’s own limitations, vulnerabilities leads to appreciation of the contribution of others to our well-being. Pride keeps us from recognizing our need for others, or recognizing that we cannot do everything on our own. The Bible says, God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble James 4:6).
Gratitude acknowledges ones own need and lifts the one being thanked. When we say thank you to the person who serves us at the restaurant or the supermarket, we acknowledge them for what they do for us. To be able to appreciate and consider others better than yourself requires a humble spirit.
An attitude of gratitude, however, keeps us humble. A simple thank-you can go a long way in our walk with the Lord and our relationships. Develop the habit of acknowledging those who serve us, in ways small or big. Make it a point to appreciate your spouse, parent, child, and those within your family that we often tend to take for granted.
So what is your GQ (Gratitude Quotient) today? Do we find it difficult to be grateful? Is it easier to appreciate others rather than those within our own family? What keeps us from being grateful? Is there pride that you need to confess?
Dear Lord, forgive my pride that keeps me from being grateful to You or those around me.
Give me, Lord, Your spirit of humility.
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