Humility?

After I had completed the Attribute Activity, obviously I am lacking in every one of the Christlike Attributes and still, I do not know which attribute to focus and work on.

I was discussing with Issac this Christlike Attributes Journal that I need to work on in the car during we went out to buy our dinner yesterday. There was something that happened after Alvin came back home. He was furious about we did not clean enough the home, I did not iron his working shirts, and angry that what were we doing the whole day. All in all, it was not a good day even though it was a Saturday.

I was so upset, during dinner Alvin talked about that he does not yet have a proper meal from morning till late evening. And when he came back and he saw all the things he needs to do in the house, then he was so pissed off. Alvin just looked into Issac’s eyes and said that even his girlfriend also would message him if he had already taken his lunch.

I poured out my frustration to both children after Alvin finished his dinner and went back to the bedroom, leaving the three of us at the dining table. I was eventually able to cool off and calm down my emotion when Annabelle said something about Heavenly Father in her teary eyes. I was sort of amazed that I was able to hear she was using the word ‘Heavenly Father’ from her mouth to console me!

After both children and I had our dinner and competed for our household chores of washing dishes, vacuuming, and wiping the floor, I asked Issac a question about what Christlike Attribute that I should choose to develop further in my Institute project.

Issac suggested I go for ‘Humility’.

I was like, “Why? Why Humility? Am I not humble enough? Especially in front of your dad? I am so ‘small’ and ‘tiny’ and I consider myself being a humble person for my whole life! And now want me to learn ‘Humility’?”

Issac replied, “No, I do not mean that you do not have it but I think you can learn more to be better in it. If you are more humble, humility will help you to be obedient, work more diligently, and be more charitable.”

I was quiet and think about what my son had told me about this. May be there is true and reasons why Issac asked me to do so. I reflect back. I indeed seldom pray and do reflections on my wrong doings nowadays.

Issac is growing to be more mature and glowing. I feel Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ have groom Issac to be my light amid frustrations and sadness, to guide me spiritually. I love my priesthood holder, even though he is only an Aaronic priesthood holder. I know that God sends him to me to make me a better version of myself!

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