When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2 KJV
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. — Proverbs 11:2 NIV
Today's Verse Reflection
In practice, humility can be challenging. It requires regular self-examination, prayer, and a conscious effort to value others. It’s about serving and loving others without expecting recognition or reward. We need to cultivate humility in our daily lives, to approach situations and relationships with an open heart and mind, ready to learn and grow, and to place our trust in God’s wisdom rather than our own understanding. This is a lifelong journey, one that enriches our character and deepens our faith.
My Prayer
Heavenly Father, grant me the grace to accept correction with an open heart, seeing it as an opportunity to grow closer to You. Remind me that in my weaknesses, Your strength is made perfect, and in my humility, Your wisdom shines brightest.
I pray that my life reflect the humility that leads to wisdom, not for my glory but for Yours alone. Let this prayer be the echo of my daily walk, a constant reminder to seek Your face in all things placing my trust not in my own understanding but in Your unending faithfulness.
In Jesus’ mighty name that I pray, Amen.
