God has prepared for me in advance the work I am to do for His Kingdom. I am His creation, His handiwork, the fruit of His love.… Read more “Prayer to do the works of God based on Ephesians 2:9-10”
Tag: Humility
It shouldn’t have happened to me
but it did A backhand to the side of the headSlapping my puffed-up pride setting me apart for failure Alone but convincing myself otherwiseSelf-interest has lost controlFailure… Read more “It shouldn’t have happened to me”
The gentleness of God’s power
Readings for January 10, 2021 The Baptism of the Lord Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10Acts 10:34-38Mark 1:7-11 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ There is scant evidence of humility in business or… Read more “The gentleness of God’s power”
Jesus revealed
My Lord Jesus, reveal yourself to me so that I may live according to your Word.
King of the Hill
The Lord is a God of justice, who knows no favorites … yet he hears the cry of the poor.
-SIR 35:12-14
Anticipating My Humiliation
“But woe to you who are rich,
for you have already received your comfort.
Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry.
Woe to you who laugh now,
for you will mourn and weep.”
Luke 6:24-25
Wait and See
“How long, O LORD? I cry for help but you do not listen! I cry out to you, “Violence!” but you do not intervene. Why do you let me see ruin; why must I look at misery?”
HAB 1:2-3; 2:2-4
Prayer for humility before God based on 1 Peter 5:6-11
I humble myself before Your mighty hand O Lord my God, that in due time, You will exalt me. I cast all my anxieties into Your hands,… Read more “Prayer for humility before God based on 1 Peter 5:6-11”
Desire humility
Readings for September 1, 2019 Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Psalm 68 Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ The message in this week’s readings is clear: Be… Read more “Desire humility”
Prayer for Confidence in Faith based on Hebrews 4:15-16
Lord, you humbly became man, tempted by the world as am I, but you remained without sin. May I draw near to the throne of your grace… Read more “Prayer for Confidence in Faith based on Hebrews 4:15-16”
Reflections from the Pew 