humility?

[Rathvon350]

So I was writing a PM to someone whom I really respect and I realized that in my attempt to be humble and shift the glory to God, in the light of what they had said, I was trying to be humble. Now is this over exaggerated version of humilty, humility at all? Let me say that I was truly struck by what this person had written and felt unworthy. However, in my attempt to play it off like it wasn't me I found myself searching for words that were more humble. In the end I had this flowery, Shakesperian (?) version of me. Now I'm from North Carolina and am pretty dagone country, not sophisticated. I suppose my question is; can we, in an effort to be humble end up being vain-glorious and not humble?

Thoughts

PS: In the end I deleted most of the PM and started over and went with the old adage K.I.S.S.

 

[kisstheson]

I had this flowery, Shakesperian (?) version of me.

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I like flowery, Shakesperian...

All I can say is I'm humble and pretty dern proud of it!

 

[goldenviolet]

we all struggle to stay faithful, contrite, righteous in thought & actions

how about another point of veiw? i mean of looking at this...
it is good to feel conviction over our actions ... Dear brother, this is humble

.... my guess it that the person you fellowship with, excepts you as you are. and i'll bet they knew exactly what you intended. i'll bet that you are much harder on yourself that they would be IF you made an error. but if you made more than a little bumble of which we all make, then surely they would say something? most likely they would forgive you and think nothing of it. if you still feel badly, talk to the person. i'll bet they say some of the same things!

 

[Rathvon350]

All I can say is I'm humble and pretty dern proud of it!

You know what, that's exactly what I needed thank you.

I can always count on the two of you, goldenviolet and kisstheson among others, to be right on time with some good advice and an uplifting comments Thank you.

 

[goldenviolet]

i do believe warmfuzzies are in order

 

[Febe]

I realized that in my attempt to be humble and shift the glory to God, in the light of what they had said, I was trying to be humble. Now is this over exaggerated version of humilty, humility at all? ... In the end I had this flowery, Shakesperian (?) version of me.

English is not what I am best at, but humbleness is always fitting, if it gives God the honor...
And a "flowery" and "Shakesperian" language sounds wonderfull!!!


(My husband would have got my "yes" much faster, had he been just a little bit "Shakesperian"! )

 

[Rathvon350]

It seems that the "flowery" and "shakesperian" word choice was perhaps ill chosen. Alas, I am but a lowly mechanic, turned youth director, turned academic, turning into a minister. Dost thou desirest thee to make use of more eloquent language in thy soliloquy?



Furthermore, I recieve much joy from warmfuzzies.

 

[soblessed53]

Just Praise God for the Holy Spirit's guidance,that you saw that and corrected it in that PM,so sounds to me that you are right where you should be. The Holy Spirit is guiding and you are obeying,sounds good to me!

 

[NorwayUnn]

Thine thoughts good to me seemeth, Rathvon(eth).
Thou the Holy Spirit hast, thee to guide and comfort in all things. I thee wish all the best; God's blessings abundant. Fare thee well in life.

 

[kisstheson]

Soblessed! Alas! Now I see where (some of) the beautiful roses are hiding! I could use them on my valentines thread, ya know! How d'ya get 'em? You probably have to be a worker here, right? I want some a dose! Izzzzz green with envy!

 

[soblessed53]

Soblessed! Alas! Now I see where (some of) the beautiful roses are hiding! I could use them on my valentines thread, ya know! How d'ya get 'em? You probably have to be a worker here, right? I want some a dose! Izzzzz green with envy!

Dear sis kisstheson,I just found them on a search for graphics to save/use,Please feel free to "snag" them(save to your own PC).