Prayer for Humility
Prayer Journal - Monday 1/26/26
Every time I read Psalm 22, I can't help but cry. It is incredible how specifically David prophesied Christ's suffering and death by crucifixion.
I am absolutely loving this study Bible, by the way!
Q: I do have a question about what Jesus says following the transfiguration in verse 11. He says ..."Elijah is coming and will restore all things..." then He goes on to say that Elijah already came. I am curious about the context of this, why he said he is coming but he already came. I wonder if something is lost in translation there.
My Bible notes explain that Jesus had given the disciples all authority to cast out demons, heal, etc, through handing them the keys of the kingdom. Later, in today's reading, the disciples weren't able to cure the demoniac and the notes explain the reason. The disciples had begun to rely too much on their own "power," believing in themselves rather than keeping faith in Jesus and therefore were unable to carry out the same power.
This really cuts to the core. When things are going well and everything seems to be working out as I've planned, I sometimes forget to be grateful to God or I believe my work is the reason things are going well. I think, "Wow, I worked so hard and it's paying off!" or "I'm so proud I've been able to stay so consistent doing ____ it really shows!" When in reality, God is behind it all. Who gave me the good health to stay consistent and the clear mind free from worry and stalling? Did I do that all by myself? Obviously not. Sure, I am playing a part in the good things but it isn't because of me that things are good.
Similarly, the disciples were the ones doing the work in this biblical example. However, we aren't the ones who gave ourselves the means to do the things we do. And if our hearts don't seek God's purpose and rely on our faith in Him, we are propping ourselves and our works and our striving too high.
Father God, thank You for all the blessings You've given me and for the means to do the things I want and need to do each day. Thank You for my health, for my family's health and safety, and for all the joyful memories we make. Help me to remember that everything I do is because of You. Help me to understand that my striving isn't the reason things go well. Please give me humility to attribute to You what is Your doing. Thank You for allowing me to do good things and enjoy building a life on Earth, but help me remember that my hopes and dreams, my aspirations and creativity, the mindset to solve problems, all come from You. You made me the person I am and I ask that You please give me wisdom, discernment, joy in my heart, and help guide my steps each day. Please give me the energy and courage to do what you would have me do in this life and speak to my heart to help me know what to do.
In Your precious Son Jesus' Name, Amen.
Tags: prayer, prophecy, question, humility
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