Humility is the Great Healer
Let me explain.
When I humble myself I admit I don’t know what is best or have what it takes to solve many of my own problems.
Those problems I can solve I have usually been taught how by others, so even in this case it is just being truthful to humbly admit my appreciation for the help of others. They have enabled me to be as independent in life as I can be.
To be humble when I am sick means I won’t stubbornly shut myself away only to get worse.
Yes, there are times when I might get poor advice from others.
Life is not without risk, but even in these instances, I can choose to humble myself by asking for God’s guidance.
This doesn’t mean that God owes me a pain free and problem free life, but it does mean I will not go through things on my own and in my own strength.
Humility opens up healing in relationships because I no longer have to win.
I can let go at times.
I can forgive and not hold grudges.
Without humility I am prideful and foolish; these are never good pathways to a happier healthier life.
Too bad humility gets such a bad rap by so many self-help experts and gurus today.
Here’s a practical tip.
Avoid seeking advice from anyone who is into their own self promotion.
This eliminates a lot of social influencers, authors, and media personalities.
Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the LORD: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him.
For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.
He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night, nor the arrow that flies in the day.
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness, nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Though a thousand fall at your side, though ten thousand are dying around you, these evils will not touch you.
Just open your eyes, and see how the wicked are punished.
If you make the LORD your refuge, if you make the Most High your shelter, no evil will conquer you; no plague will come near your home.
For he will order his angels to protect you wherever you go.
They will hold you up with their hands so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
You will trample upon lions and cobras; you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!
The LORD says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
When they call on me, I will answer; I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
I will reward them with a long life and give them my salvation.”