Lord's Day Devotion - Prayer - Spirit of Humility

 

Abba Father, I confess the sin of pride, haughtiness and that of acting independantly from You.  This spirit of pride and haughtiness that only bodes me ill, is ill-intentioned for sure!

The spirit that shows I do not fully trust You.  The spirit that says, "I can carry this life just fine on my own," is the spirit that hinders me from putting You first in my life and prevents my heart from growing in humility.

I'm sorry Father.  I choose now to relinquish this spirit and attitude, and turn rather, to depend on You, the Mender,  Fixer and Author of our faith, joy and Holy Spirit power.  You are the one and only One with the perfect power of humility.  Thank You  for Your grace and mercy that allows me to repent and be forgiven, not just once or twice, but again and again.

Help Thou my lack of humility.  Teach me to rely on You and be more humble of heart as Your son Jesus was when He trod this earth (Philippians 2:4 & 5 ESV).

This Lord's Day, as I, along with my brothers and sisters-in-Christ, gather together to remember Jesus in His death and resurrection, may we keep all this in mind.  As we reach for the broken bread and drink from the cup of wine, may our hearts bow in humble adoration and dependance upon Him.  Continue to deliver as from the evils and temptations of pride.  We know it is possible because He made it so.  We give You our grateful thanks.  Thank You in Jesus' name, Amen.

                                          ~  ERC  November 2026  ~

Based  on Proverbs 16:18 ESV and Philippians 2:4 & 5 ESV.

Sing, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (traditional) along with @hymnsofgrace).