Dear Luke,
This week, I want to talk to you about humility. Humility means being modest, not bragging, and understanding that you’re not better than others. But it’s important to remember—humility is not weakness. It’s having a balanced view of yourself, being open to learning, appreciating what you have, putting others first sometimes, and being willing to say “I’m sorry” when you’re wrong. Think of it as being confident without being arrogant, sharing credit, and apologizing when wrong.
✨ BIG IDEA: Humility means being confident without bragging, putting others first, and being willing to learn and say sorry when you’re wrong. ✨
When I was young, I played on many sports teams. Sometimes I scored the winning goal or made a great play, and it felt amazing. But I learned something important: every victory took a team, not just one person. Humility meant celebrating with my teammates, sharing the credit, and recognizing the hard work that everyone put in. It also meant accepting feedback, even when it was difficult to hear, because I knew it would help me grow.
The Bible gives us the perfect model of humility in Jesus. Even though He is the Son of God, He served others, lifted people up, washed His disciples’ feet, and treated everyone—from the powerful to the forgotten—with love and dignity. Philippians 2:3 teaches us, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” True greatness in God’s eyes often looks like serving quietly, listening carefully, and loving deeply.
Luke, as you grow, I hope you learn that humility doesn’t make you smaller—it helps you become wiser, stronger, and more loving. It builds trust, deepens friendships, and helps you grow into a young man who honors God and others in everything he does.
Here are some steps you can take to practice humility this week:
1. Listen carefully when someone else is speaking and try to understand their point of view.
2. Give credit to others when they help or do something well.
3. Say “I’m sorry” when you make a mistake or hurt someone.
4. Serve quietly by helping others without expecting praise.
My prayer for you this week:
Lord, help Luke grow in humility. Teach him to be confident but gentle, strong but kind, and always willing to learn and lift others up. Shape his heart to reflect the humility and love of Jesus. Amen.
I love you, Luke, and it is one of my greatest joys to be your godfather.
With love,
Juan