8 Though its root may grow old in the earth,
And its stump may die in the ground,
9 Yet at the scent of water it will bud
And bring forth branches like a plant.
Though a tree is cut down, it's root will grow old and its stump die, the "scent" of water will revive and it will become alive once again. The "cut down" tree is like a lost soul/backsliders that we need to reach out to and bring them into the presence of God where the "scent" of the living water revives a dead soul. We should never give up hope on anyone that God can revive, no matter how old they are. God is a God who resets and God of many chances. He is the river of Life. He floods his "scent" in His house every time we worship. Its never too late for Him to catch hold of His people. For in the presence of God is where hearts are healed, the broken reconciled.
Humility knows we need God. Say, 'I need You God.'
Humility knows we need others. Say, 'I need other people.'
Humility recognises now great we are not. Say, 'Lord, You've done it all.'
Humility admits our own shortcomings and congratulates others on their successes.
Humility serves others we consider our equal or less.
Humility waits patiently. Say, 'I am patient.'
Humility restrains anger. Say, 'I forgive everyone who has ever offended me.'
Humility is not announcing our own achievements.
Humility prefers others.
Humility is not something that is given to us.
Humility is something we do to ourselves.
The LORD replied, "My precious, precious child.
I love you and I would never leave you.
During your times of trial and suffering,
when you see only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."