Humility and God's Guidance

Following on with comments on a point I made in my previous posting, that we need God's guidance to stay safe in today's world, these words from the Bible seem relevant:  "O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself; it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps."*

I've been thinking about this of late, and am finding it helpful in everyday life.  Now, there are some reading this who may well say, "I don't need God's help.  I can get along on my own, thank you very much."  I realize high achieving individuals good at multi-tasking feel they can take care of themselves without any outside aid.  However, anyone who thinks deeply about this subject must admit that God can see things we cannot, can direct us in what to do and what not to do; where to go and where not to go. 

Isn't a sense of humililty required of us?  I certainly feel it is.  And for those of us who accept Christ Jesus as our Way-shower back to God, his example of relying on his Father and our Father for all he did is indispensable.  Someone once said to me that the epitome of humility is found in these words of Jesus:  "The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works."**

So, admit that as independent as you may consider yourself, you can do so much better with God's guidance in your life.