It's often that we find ourselves insisting on our own way. When even loved ones are not on board with our personal wishes, we may feel a frustration inside that sounds like, "...if only they saw things the way that I do!" 

Our better selves may come to realize something profound ... you are not the center of the universe. If you were, then reality would revolve around you. All would be caught into your orbit. 

In the Christian tradition, Christ is the center. It is around Him that all things revolve. He fulfills and transforms all things. So instead of insisting on our own way, we have the Archetype to follow. He is the eternal pattern and end-goal of all creation. We can discard our personal and misaligned wishes and insist upon His way; upon sacrificing our desires, and accepting His love, and sharing the time, talents, and treasure that we've been given. 

If we have humility to lower ourselves, we find that it is Christ who has done the same. Christ, being God and Man, has lowered Himself in humility. This is who our Creator is, and it's within this same pattern that he has created us. And it's the path that leads to true meaning and purpose. 

This is the inner disposition we can adopt and let into our hearts the next time we are frustrated that things are not going our way. We share remember that we share the same water as those around us, and we can meet Christ in others. 

Matthew 11: 28-30

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

John 14: 5-6

Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?”

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

I hope this was a small encouragement to you. If there's one other person that this message might interest, please send it their way. Thanks for being here! -Nick

Image credentials: I found the image at the top on the Uncut Mountain Supply website. It's a simple yet powerful icon called "Extreme Humility."