Our family’s character focus for the next couple of months is HUMILITY.  We are implementing the IBLP operational definition in our home.  I am even encouraging the little ones to memorize with hand motions what the definition means.

Humility ~ recognizing that  it is actually God and others who are responsible for the achievements in my life.

This character trait is extremely lacking in our society . We live in a “me” society.  And I can say that because I was an all about me person.  In fact, many of our frivolous  marriage conflicts could have been avoided if I would have only shown a bit of humility.  I am by far close to exhibiting this trait perfectly, but I am committed to portraying humility towards others with the Lord’s help.  This will have to be a daily prayer for me.

I just loved this quote, “If we refuse to humble ourselves, there are many others who are eager to help us do it..”  In Daniel, King Nebuchadnezzar learned all to well what happens when a man fails to humble himself.  However, after being humbled by God, the king gave proper glory to the Lord instead of himself.  God does hears those who come to him in humility as in James 4:6-10 and he shall lift us up.

After reading and discussing The Power for True Success, one of my sons requested I make a check list of the ways we can humble ourselves.  I have posted it on our refrigerator and each child will add it to their notebooks.

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My dh suggested that we all evaluate one another’s effort in portraying humility for the next 6 weeks.  We will all vote on the one who has shown the most outstanding stewardship towards humility amongst the children.  The child that gets the most votes will be allowed to go on a special date with Daddy and Mommy.  By then, prayerfully, humility will be instilled in all our chidlren’s hearts, as well as mine.

Perhaps Amy Carmichael said is best,  “Those who think too much of themselves don’t think enough.”

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