Meekness and Humility

I was flipping through one of my mission journals today and I came across an experience or two that made me think of humility and meekness.

The first one was last March when I was struggling with something. I humbled myself and asked for a priesthood blessing. After the blessing I felt so happy.

I then read the rest of my journal entry for that day, and as I read I reflected on how humble those two Elders were and are. I don't know what it is like to be asked to give a priesthood blessing, but I can imagine that it is a humbling experience. You are asked to be the mouthpiece of God to one of His children. It isn't just a prayer in front of a congregation, but the Lord speaking directly to an individual. Wow. One must really be in tune with the spirit in that situation and must be submissive enough to say the things the Lord wants said instead of what they want to say. It blows me away every time.

Another journal entry in July was reflecting on the talk "Meekly Drenched in Destiny" by Elder Neal A Maxwell. I wrote down this sentence: Being meek doesn't mean you are a doormat. Often we realize that those that are meek and humble are submissive. We don't always realize though that they are submissive to God's will and His gospel, and not always others. Someone who is meek and humble can also be steadfast and immovable. They remember that it is better to save one soul than it is to save one's face.

In Preach My Gospel chapter 6, this is what it says about Humility

"Humility is willingness to submit to the will of the Lord and to give the Lord the honor for what is accomplished. It includes gratitude for His blessings and acknowledgment of your constant need for His divine help. Humility is not a sign of weakness; it is a sign of spiritual strength. When you humbly trust Him and acknowledge His power and mercy, you can have the assurance that His commandments are for your good. You are confident that you can do whatever the Lord requires of you if you rely on Him. You are also willing to trust His chosen servants and follow their counsel. Humility will help you as you strive to be obedient, to work hard, and serve selflessly..." (emphasis added)

 This quote is awesome. Just saying. Read it over and over again. It's great. When I read this quote, I ask myself these questions: Do I submit to the will of the Lord? Do I give Him the honor? Do I know that I need His help? Do I know that whatever He asks me to do is for my good? Do I follow Him willingly, knowing that whatever He has asked me to do, I can accomplish?

I know this is short, and I know I didn't go into great depth on this subject, but I hope that what I have written can spark some thoughts in your minds and hearts. I know that submitting to the will of the Lord, trusting in Him, is amazing and that as we truly humble ourselves before Him, there is nothing that we can't accomplish.