Sharing our crown? As a father, my role evolved as my children matured and became parents themselves. I remember when my son Dan, then three, saw me as his towering king. Now, he’s taller than me, and the relationship shifted. I once made no mistakes in his eyes, but as he grew, skepticism crept in. Eventually I had to accept his advice with gratitude, adjusting to a more collaborative role, often holding my crown of fatherhood in my hand.
Think about it. Growing older can be humbling. Going crown-less, however, comes in handy sometimes; especially when it comes time for others to shine and you to diminish.
God’s Word: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, … (Philippians 2:3).”
You and I shine in many ways, uniquely gifted by God with special skills and statuses. Humility doesn’t mean thinking less of ourselves; it frees us from being overly focused on our worth. If you wear a crown of skill or honor, look for moments when others need the spotlight. Allowing them to shine fosters humility and enriches our relationships. Sharing our crowns reflects God’s teaching on true humility in Christ, celebrating both our talents and those of others.
We pray. “Heavenly Father, help us recognize and celebrate the unique gifts You've given us. Teach us true humility, allowing others to shine while we hold our crowns lightly. May we enrich our relationships by sharing our talents, always reflecting Your love and grace in our lives.In Jesus' name. Amen.”
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.
Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34
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