Starving for Humility

I live my life like it's all about me. I think I know it all. I think I have wisdom and understanding. I hate when things don't go my way. I hate not knowing what's next. I'm frustrated when I'm wrong. I'm frustrated when people don't believe me or listen to me. I'm frustrated when I'm misunderstood. Whoever said it was all about me?

As I look at my life through the lens of Christ's love, I recognize I am depraved. I am starved. Christ lived the humblest of lives on this earth. He has called me His child and am called to live the life that He led. I must be humble for Him.

I pray that I will starve for humility - and strive for it. In humility, thinking of others better than myself. Never giving in to selfish ambition or vain conceit. In humility walking in the Spirit, not the flesh. Serving my fellow brothers and sisters as I would be serving the Lord. Offering them the fruits that come out of me through the Spirit. The fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. It's my desire to starve for humility. To be like the Servant of All. The One who is truly glorious. Praising His name and His mighty deeds. Declaring the praises of the One who is worthy. The One who is not lacking, the One whose grace meets my depravity. Father, make me more like Christ. May I decrease that You may increase.