Sundays With Joyce

HUMILITY

Proverbs 15:33

......The fear of the LORD is instruction in wisdom, and humility goes before honor.

Matthew 23:12

..... All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.

1 Peter 5:5

..... In the same way, you who are younger must accept the authority of the elders. And all of you must clothe yourselves with humility in your dealings with one another, for "God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

           Psalm 18:27 ..... For you deliver a humble people, but the haughty eyes   you bring down.

Zephaniah 2:3

..... Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, who do his commands; seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you may be hidden on the day of the Lord's wrath.

Psalm 25:9

..... He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

Matthew 11:29

..... Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Ephesians 4:1-2

..... I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12

..... As God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

1 Peter 3:8

.... all of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love for one another, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

Matthew 18:4 ......

Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

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Humility

Don't brag about your successes,
Don't put on false airs,
Jesus was a truly humble Man
When He lost his life to a nightmare.

God loved the world so much,
He gave His only begotten Son,
That when we truly believe
Great battles are won!

If we will listen to this message,
And believe with all our heart,
We, too, will win great battles,
And our fears will all depart.

Kneel in humble submission,
Invite Jesus to come in,
Confess all your sins to Him
And you can't help but win.

Praise His name with honor,
He is the Prince of Peace,
He takes our every problem,
And our joy will always increase.

Open your heart to the Savior,
Who gave His life for you,
He is the bright and morning star,
Humble, loving, and true.

He will bless all who listen,
All who humble themselves and pray,
Jesus is the only answer,
And He walks with us every day.


~ Eva May Young ~

 

 

'Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life.'

'Modesty is a shining light; it prepares the mind to receive knowledge, and the heart for truth.'

'Don't be so humble--you are not that great.'

'In peace there's nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and humility. '

'God hath sworn to lift on high who sinks himself by true humility.'

'O be very sure That no man will learn anything at all, unless he first will learn humility'

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A Prayer for Humility

Lord Jesus, I must begin my day today by confessing that my heart has often been deceived into thinking that I am living a life of humble service when in reality, many of my motivations are grounded in selfishness.   I am so grateful You helped me to understand this about myself many years ago -- and are still faithfully reminding me when I start to get off track again.

Remind me that it is far better to have no reputation at all than to attain great things on my own power.   The more I have come to understand how wise You truly are, and how Your Holy Word is so full of practical advice for my day to day living, the stronger I have grown.   You have blessed me with fruit that was planted solidly.   Thank You that You are showing me that my feelings of inadequacy are actually good because they keep me from becoming self centered.

I pray today that I will become more like Jesus than I was yesterday.   I pray I will be unafraid to act in obedience when I hear You call.   Make me more aware each day of the tremendous authority I have received from You, which helps me not blow it by claiming it as my own.   Please never let me misuse the gifts You have given me.

I close this prayer today by asking You to never let me become a stumbling block to anyone.   Help me to never do anything that could bring harm to others. True humility empowers and strengthens and casts out fears.

Thank You for reminding me.....