Humility Prayer

“Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older.

All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,

 ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand,
that he may lift you up in due time.”

1 Peter 5:5-6 (NIV)

hupĕrēphanŏs⁵²⁴⁴ – appearing above others (conspicuous), i.e. (fig.) haughty: - proud.

charis⁵⁴⁸⁵ – graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstr. or concr.; lit., fig. or spiritual: espec. the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude): - acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace (-ious), joy liberality, pleasure, thank (-s, -worthy).

tapĕinŏs⁵⁰¹¹ – depressed, i.e. (fig.) humiliated (in circumstances or disposition): - base, cast down, humble, of low degree (estate), lowly.

      Does this passage infer that we are to put ourselves down and demean our gifts? NO! We are just to realize that all of our brothers and sisters are gifted in unique ways, and we are not above anyone else. We need to use our gifts and talents to the glory of God and not to draw attention to ourselves. When we do this, God will continue to influence our hearts so that others see Jesus in us.

            Father, allow me to be inconspicuous even when I’m on the platform in front of the crowd. Let your light so shine through me that praise is given to you (Matthew 5:16). Thank you for your transforming grace.