Thoughts about humility:
A humble person has a modest estimate of one’s own importance. Being humble doesn’t mean that you put yourself down all day. On the contrary, It means that you think something of yourself and of others. You are important, and the people around you are important too.
A humble person is aware of other people.
People who are humble speak up and state their opinions, but they are also good listeners.
A humble person is grateful and says thank you.
A humble person accepts responsibility. Instead of pointing to someone else, they say, “I’m sorry, that was my fault.”
A humble person recognizes that they do not know everything and they are not perfect. They admit mistakes and ask for help. A humble person is teachable and accepts advice.
A humble person doesn’t need the applause and validation of the world. A humble person can be satisfied with the validation inside of yourself, and/or the validation from God.
Humility is a moral muscle. It’s not like you are born with it or you are not. You can strengthen it. You can develop humility and get better at it.
Humility has everything to do with being a disciple of Jesus Christ and living the gospel.
Every time you kneel to pray you are showing humility. You are showing that you do not know everything and that you invite God’s counsel and wisdom.
Every time you bless the food before eating, you are showing humility as you thank God for something to eat.
Every time you open your scriptures and read, you are showing humility as you obey and open yourself to counsel.
As we follow the counsel of the prophet we are exhibiting humility.
I admit that I do not know all things, but God does. I admit that I cannot face all of the trails and happenings of life on my own, but with His strength, I can face all things. I rely on God the Father, His Son, Jesus Christ, and the companionship of the Holy Ghost.
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