How do you humble yourself before God?

[GTW27]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

It is written, Holy, Holy, Holy, is The Lord God Almighty.I am here to testify to you that this is so. If I were to tell you how I know that, it would not be believed, but yet it would be true. If I would tell you that His Holiness and Love penetrates every fiber of your being, would you believe me? Since I would not be believed, I will tell you this, I know that I am nothing, and He is all. I know that I am the least, the least worthy to receive the measure of grace that I have been given. How can we not, humble ourselves when He alone is Holy. How can we not humble ourselves when we have been given free access to the Holiest of Holies, to His very ear. Sometimes, when I ask Him for something, I tell Him that I know that I am not even worthy to ask, but that I am going to ask anyway. He then makes what I have asked come to pass for He knows my heart and He knows I believe every word He has said. When there is a delay, then I go back again humbly, and say, but you said in your Word, and then it comes to pass. I tell you truly, that having faith pleases The Lord. Soon, The Lord is going to shake this world, I can not think of a better reason to start humbling ourselves before Him. Soon, we are all going to be spending a lot of time on our knees. Are we all ready for that?

 

[frettr00]

Well humility is the opposite of pride so you're going to want to reduce your pride. One of the things I like about being Catholic is the sacrament of confession. It requires you to tell your worst sins to another person and can be a humbling experience.

 

[StevenBelievin]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

You give up your agenda for God's plan. It's called the crucified life..

 

[Neogaia777]

Me too. Religion and politics make my anxiety level go up.

Can anxiety be harnessed and be made into positive energy, fear as well, I tend to really humble myself when these things happen though, first, before trying to harness them into positive energy of something that can be good...

Then people with anxiety might become like tweakers maybe...?

I mean, if we have to live with it, why not trying to turn it into something positive, like motivation, drive, ect... energy...

I wonder...?

God Bless!

 

[sunshineforJesus]

You confess your sins to God, and ask for forgiveness
in repentance,coming before God at an altar in front of everyone is humbling but needs to be done.

 

[Kit Sigmon]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

By following Christ's example ...Chapter 2 of Philippians.

 

[Pilgrim]

By following Christ's example ...Chapter 2 of Philippians.

Philippians 2:1-30

Amen!

 

[Jakil]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

There is an example.

Some monk, deeply humble and holy in life, who came to a monastery.
He entered the church to pray, and when the other brothers sat on Brother's dinner
of love, he sat down. Some of the brothers began to ask: "What does that do?
Here? "And they said to this monk," Get up and come out! "He got up and went out. Others from
The brothers were scared that this brother was cast out, and called him back. Without
He showed any sign of insult, he returned. Then one of the
The brothers asked him: "Tell us what you thought and what you felt when they drove you,
And then they called back? "He replied," I remembered that I was like a dog,
who comes out when they chase him, and when they call him he comes."

 

[Sam91]

Can anxiety be harnessed and be made into positive energy, fear as well, I tend to really humble myself when these things happen though, first, before trying to harness them into positive energy of something that can be good...

Then people with anxiety might become like tweakers maybe...?

I mean, if we have to live with it, why not trying to turn it into something positive, like motivation, drive, ect... energy...

I wonder...?

God Bless!

Anxiety goes when you learn to trust the Lord. When your trying to do everything in your own strength you worry. Jesus said in Matthew 6 'Do not worry'. I think he said it 3 times.

When it finally dawns on one that the Lord will take any situation and transform it into good in the end and that He can give joy in the midst of all one can hand concerns over before it gets to anxiety and say...

'Father I trust in you, thank you that you can use this situation for your purpose, thank you Lord that you can turn anything into a blessing, thank you God that You, the Creator of everything are with me in this and nothing is too big for you. That you can carry me through this and that I have no need to fear. For I can face anything in your strength, with your joy. Thank you for the peace and joy that are you freely give to all your children to sustain us through the hardest times. Thank you for your word which testifies to us of this and your love for those who walk your ways, trusting in You...'

In other words when this is fully understood anxiety becomes a choice. It's got two purposes after all, a decision to fight or flight. We either keep worrying and straining to figure it out on our own or give up control and trust God and concentrate on doing things step by step relying on Him to guide us right through His word and Spirit. Philippians 4:6-9 (Be careful for nothing is translated do not be anxious in other translations.)

Experiencing the freedom that all we need to do is the steps we ought but relying on His help and strength that everything will work out ok in the end. Even if someone was facing death because we would finally be before His Glory. Life on this Earth is fleeting compared to eternity. Not even a grain of sand on the beach. Any suffering we experience is a blink of the eye compared to that. Anxiety isn't the plan the Father has for us and a choice.

Yeah it will crop up. I had a panic attack a couple of days ago. It only lasted a minute because this lesson has been taught by God through experience and I was able to live out the above and have peace. I was still physically experiencing a bit of sadness but had a certain amount of joy too making the sadness a bittersweet experience and not something I wanted to escape from. I enjoyed resting in Him, my Protector and Father. Praise God.

God bless

 

[Honoluluwindow]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

By forgiving others for they know not what they do

 

[Far Side Of the Moon]

By forgiving others for they know not what they do

I have a person I need to forgive.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

Empty yourself before him...

Admit that you are not enough without him...

WAIT for him...

Seriously, just admitting to God you are not enough and need him is the best first step in my opinion.

 

[ToBeLoved]

That's one of the ways you draw close to God ... And I just wonder how you do that.

i think walking humbly before God is realizing it all begins with Him and it is all about Him.

God has made our life rich. We have nothing to offer Him but love sand obedience, but that is everything He asks of us.

 

[ToBeLoved]

I have a person I need to forgive.

Good place to start. Each small step builds our faith. Just keep taking them.

 

[W2L]

Can anxiety be harnessed and be made into positive energy, fear as well, I tend to really humble myself when these things happen though, first, before trying to harness them into positive energy of something that can be good...

Then people with anxiety might become like tweakers maybe...?

I mean, if we have to live with it, why not trying to turn it into something positive, like motivation, drive, ect... energy...

I wonder...?

God Bless!

I dont know. Anxiety is tough to deal with. Myself, i pray and wait for the Lord during those times. I believe waiting on God is needed. Also, Its good to get out and do something positive, like a hobby or a job. Having too much free time on your hands isnt good for anxiety.

 

[razzelflabben]

When I was in college a friend and I were struggling with different issues but decided to walk to the church and pray about both issues. In SS we had been talking about Moses taking off his shoes and standing on holy ground. When we got to the church we decided to take off our shoes and stand on holy ground. Before we made it half way down the aisle we were both on our knees because the presence of God was so strong it was the only thing we could do.

To answer the question...I remember that moment but even more so, I think about how holy God is and in that "take off my shoes" literal and figurative and there stand in His presence allowing Him to talk to me first.

 

[Galatea]

I don't think we do. I think God has to do it. I think it is impossible to humble yourself. I know the Bible says to humble yourself, but I don't know if it means you are to do it on your own, or if humbling yourself is actually asking God to do it for you.

At least, I can not do it myself, but God can humble me.

The preceding verses of James 4:10 talk about drawing nigh to Christ and submitting to Him, and be afflicted- to mourn. So maybe this is the way to humble ourselves.

 

[RaymondG]

To humble oneself one must do nothing! The minute you try to make yourself humble, you start believe that there is something you can do to make yourself humble and , therefore, deserving of the presence of God.

I say do nothing and in your soul say "Have mercy on me, a sinner" and just be.....available.

 

[GTW27]

I have a person I need to forgive.

To quate Martin Luther King "I had a dream" Perhaps you have not heard His voice,but He certainly has been showing you something, over and over. Forgive them, for they no not what they do.

 

[RaymondG]

I have a person I need to forgive.

I thought you forgave me already......my posts werent that bad

And have you tried one of those fidgit spinner.....Ive been amazed at how long i go without thinking while looking at it spin.....