Today was one for the history books. My son legitimately got in trouble for, surprise surprise, being mean to his sister. When I attempted to intervene with some fatherly justice, I was met with a tactic he has never employed before. Apparently my son felt that if he could run the approximate distance he figured I wouldn't yell for him across the store due to my own embarrassment, then he would be safe. I have to give it to the little tike, the stand off was intense. I soon found his weak spot though, my legs worked and I didn't want to be there anymore! I started walking away and he followed right after. This story has almost nothing to do with my point, but it sounded good anyway.
Tying all this together is the fact that sometimes parents, mentors, authority figures and the Big Man upstairs all employ various techniques to teach important character qualities. Today's lesson was about being humble. With Christmas coming up there is an even greater desire to want "everything". I also have to tell myself at times that I don't have to have this new thing, or that new thing. It took a long time for me to realize that certain bad behaviors don't just go away when you stop being a kid. Being humble in any moment requires constant effort. Do I fail from time to time, yes! I'll never quit trying with me, and I sure won't quit on my son.
1 Peter 5:5-7
In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
“God opposes the proud
but shows favor to the humble.”
but shows favor to the humble.”
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
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