PRAYING FOR HUMILITY

Praying for humility is an act of faith. For it’s in our brokenness, when we’re brought low, that we cry out to the LORD, that we become willing to surrender. 

Humility is hard. Especially when things are going well in our lives. We forget to rely on God when things are going our way. We forget that He is the author of our lives and that it is only through His mercy and grace that we are saved.

Lent is the season of sacrifice.

The Lenten Season is a time for reflection and sacrifice. It’s a time to turn inward and to seek forgiveness and grace. Through self-denial, we become open to God’s presence within us. We become open to His mercy and His sovereignty over our lives. 

More importantly, we become willing. As we turn our hearts and minds from the world, from our selfish desires, we allow God’s Word to take root within us. For it’s only through self-sacrifice that we’re granted humility. And it is only through humility that we become the faithful servants God calls us to be.

Praying for humility is an act of faith.

Jesus taught us that true greatness is achieved through humble service to others. When we pray for humility we demonstrate our gratitude for His sacrifice and our faith. By rejecting selfish ambition, we emulate Christ. 

Jesus’ entire life is the greatest lesson in humility we’ll ever find. Through His humble birth, Jesus distinguished Himself from the world’s idea of greatness and power. Through His ministry He emphasized His purpose, which was not to seek honor and praise from others, but to serve and minister to those in need.

Christ willingly gave His life as a ransom to set us free from the bondage of sin and to reconcile us with God. There’s no greater act of humility than this. Christ is the ideal for all of us to strive towards. 

Walking humble with God.

When Jesus calls on his followers to take His yoke upon them, He is asking them to submit to His authority and guidance, and to join in His work of bringing the kingdom of God to earth. We are called to do the same. To reject pride, self-centeredness, and selfish ambition, and to instead embrace a humble and selfless mindset.

Our relationship with God requires humility. By recognizing our dependence on Him and acknowledging His sovereignty in our lives, we fulfill His purpose for us. When we surrender to His will, we demonstrate faithfulness, gratefulness, and obedience. For it is only through humility that true peace can be found. A peace that transcends the trials of this life and that brings us into true communion with God.

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A Prayer for Humility 

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me eyes that see,

Your hand in every moment,

of this life You’ve given me.

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me ears that hear,

Your voice above all others,

Faith You’re always near.

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me a heart that seeks,

Your presence when I waken,

Your comfort as I sleep.

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me hands that serve,

Your will above the trappings,

and desires of this world. 

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me a voice that speaks,

Your light into the darkness,

shining Hope for all who seek.

Humble me, Oh God.

Within me light a flame,

so all I think and say and do,

brings Glory to Your Name.

Humble me, Oh God.

Grant me strength to follow through,

so that my life reflects the Peace,

and Grace I’ve found in You.

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