(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
What is it that makes someone beautiful? More than anything else it is the virtue of
humility. Humility is exceptionally
attractive. Though some may not be that
impressed with the humble soul at first, over time, humility will draw even the
most arrogant and self-centered person to itself. It’s hard to ignore the deep attractiveness
of a humble soul because God is intimately present in that person. In fact, it could almost be said that God
would do anything that a humble soul asks.
It’s as if humility imposes an obligation upon God to bestow extraordinary
graces through their lowly heart.
Humility is a complete self-emptying of oneself before God and
others. The result is that the person
“disappears” and all that is left is God.
God shines through the humble more radiantly than the person filled with
the greatest talents. Humble yourself
before God. The lower you go, the more
God shines through and the more His Mercy is bestowed (See Diary #1306).
Do you seek to be humble?
Or do you tend to exert yourself and make yourself the center of attention? The irony is that, as the Scripture says,
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles
himself will be exalted” (Lk. 14:11). So
many of the great saints are perfect examples of this in that their focus was
love of God and love of others, but in the end these great saints were often
lifted high for others to see. Seek to
be one of those great saints by humbling yourself this day. Ponder humility and convince yourself of its
value. Through it the beauty and Mercy
of God will shine forth.
Lord, I know I am full of
pride at times and that pride keeps me from admitting this fact. Please humble me and help me to lower myself
before Your infinite majesty. Give me the
grace to seek you above all things and to give You all the glory and
honor. Jesus, I trust in You.
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