How many of you husbands and guys in general struggle with HUMILITY? I reason a guess of 70% or so of our readers, members and men in general struggle with it. What is humility? Some dictionaries call it the quality of being modest and respectful. That’s a good definition, however here is my own.

Humility the quality and willingness to give up your position for that of another person’s. Most men associate humility with weakness and being a coward. Why? As boys we are taught not to cry be strong, not to give in and not to give up, win at all cost, stay strong, stand your ground, be firm, don’t give in or give up, (You know that GI Joe type of stuff – I’m showing my age here). As men we have ingrained these positions in our persona. We have been living them out for years and years and when we are told you are prideful and lack humility, we can’t relate.

The other day my wife and I got in a discussion and I bowed up in PRIDE and refused to take her assistance on something. I could have easily taken a different position, but I stood firm and strong. However, the entire time, I knew I needed her assistance with this problem. So what happen, I had to go back and admit my PRIDE and lack of humility in this situation.

Why couldn’t I have done that the first time? Now in most cases, I’m quick to admit my inadequacies, but in this situation I could not bring myself to do so for a few days. I let the pride fester and grow, until I came to a place of humility, in my prayer time, where I was showed by GOD my pride and lack of humility. So what do I do? I had to go to my wife and apologize and HUMBLE myself and let her know that I needed her help. The real issue, it should not have taken me that long.

It’s a process to develop humility and most guys have not even started. If you want to win with your wife, with your children, with your colleagues, try some humility from time to time. As men, we don’t have all the answers and we need the assistance of other people to see the errors of our ways. Once again, humility is the quality and willingness give up your position for that of another person’s.

The lack of humility in your life ties your hands, where you are not able to receive the needed assistance from your spouse and others.

Are you ready to try some humility on for size, what’s your size – You Look Like a Large .