Humble part 2
You were created for a purpose. And, I mean, that purpose is to be loved and to love other with that love. That's as simple as I can put it. But the way in which we love each other is unique. I love people by writing, in large part. By sharing my words on a page. Because that's who I am. I'm a writer. So if I was to say, "I'm not good enough to do what I was born to do," that's not me being humble. Being humble is not thinking less of yourself. Its simply thinking of yourself less. Its knowing that you can, and should, do that thing that makes you... you. Some people are teachers. Like... my wife, and my mom, and my other mom. And teachers need to teach. Some people are encouragers. Cheer leaders. Those people that you can go to when you are feeling down about yourself, who can pick you up. And cheer leaders need to cheer. I'm a writer. I need to write. What I'm trying to say is, once you identify that part of you that makes you you, that thing that sets you on fire and lights you up, do that thing. Not doing what you can do is not being humble. Its being... scared, probably. And there is no fear in love. Perfect love casts out fear. And being YOU, doing what you were born and created to do, is the best way for you to love people. Love is our new (true) nature. Its not something that needs to be forced. Its not something that we should be "fake it until you make it" about. Its our nature. Its natural. Its not just what we do, its who we are. So be who you are. Do what you can do. And don't worry about what you can't do. Even if people are trying to define you, or trying to tell you what you can and can't do... just do what's in your heart. Your heart will never lie to you. Your heart will never lead you astray. When the Bible says, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105), that Word is Jesus. That Word is love. Love lights our path. Love tells us where to go. I always talk about doing things heartily. Doing them to the best of your ability, and doing them because they are in your heart to do them. To me, that's being humble. Staying in your lane. Doing what you can do so that GOD can elevate and exalt you. But remember, being exalted shouldn't be the goal. Loving people should. I'm convinced that loving people should be our main focus in this life. That's what life is all about. To live is to love and to love is to live. You can't have one without the other because they are the same thing. Its not hand in glove. Its the hand of love. Being humble is loving people. And you can love people in ways that maybe no one else can. Because no one else can do what you can do in the way that you can do it. To the people that God has specifically put in your life. I can't reach everybody. But maybe you can reach some of those people I can't. In ways that I can't. So don't think you're not good enough. Just make sure you're staying in your lane and doing what you were called to do. Loving in the way that you were created to love. Being who you are and doing what you can do. That's being humble. That's living to your fullest potential. That's getting the most out of life. Don't be afraid to be... you! Because you are loved. And that means you CAN love. Because that means you ARE love!