Praying for Humility - Scripture About Having Humble Hearts

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To have biblical humility is to be someone who has a heart attitude that is meek and humble, rather than full of pride. Jesus described it as being “poor in spirit,” or being fully aware of our true state apart from Christ and our absolute need for Him. Praying for humility is something we should do for ourselves and our spouse and children. It is essential to our Christian walk!

Only with humility can we recognize our state as sinners and our need of a savior. Only with humility can we submit ourselves to Christ, and recieves His forgiveness and salvation. Humility is necessary in repentance from sin and receiving God’s grace. It is critical in the daily work of relationships and service. We NEED humility!

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Will you join me in praying for humility in our families?

We want our children (and ourselves) to be full of the humility of Christ. What might that look like?

Recognizing that we need Jesus every single day
Putting the needs of others above our own
Being willing to admit when we mess up
Quick to apologize and ready to forgive
Keeping our eyes on Jesus instead of ourselves

If your home is full of bickering, strife, and harshness (we’ve all been there), then laying a foundation of biblical humility is key. It can start with some lessons from Scripture, teaching your children about the example that Jesus set for us in humility and being determined to learn from Him together as a family. We can’t do it on our own strength! We need to turn to God and ask for the help of the Holy Spirit – that is one of the most precious things we can model for our children. Because there are no perfect parents–only a perfect Savior!

Scriptures to Pray for Humility

Here are 15 verses to pray over your family. I recommend choosing one a day to write and pray each morning.

Matthew 5:3 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
James 4:6 – “But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’”
Philippians 2:3 – “Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
Micah 6:8 – “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
1 Peter 5:6 – “Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.”
Colossians 3:12 – “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
Proverbs 22:4 – “The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.”
Ephesians 4:2 – “With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
Luke 14:11 – “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.”
Isaiah 66:2 – “All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.”
Romans 12:16 – “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”
Psalm 25:9 – “He leads the humble in what is right and teaches the humble his way.”
Zephaniah 2:3 – “Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land, who do his just commands; seek righteousness; seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the anger of the Lord.”
Matthew 23:12 – “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”

Praying for Humility Scripture Printable Pack

Praying for humility can be a whole-family affair! Download this free Scripture printable pack that includes journaling pages, beautiful custom-illustrated Scripture art prints, and coloring pages. I hope it’s a blessing to you!

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