Posture of Humility

 

Devotion: The Posture of Humility in Prayer

Scripture:

“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.”
— 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV)

“But many that are first shall be last; and the last shall be first.”
— Matthew 19:30 (KJV)

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Personal Reflection:

As we continue exploring prayer through a Hebraic lens, we come to a posture that is essential—humility. The Hebrew word for humble, kana, means more than a general attitude of meekness. It implies bending low, folding oneself in submission, and offering yourself to God as a complete package—ready to go where He leads, and to be what He wills.

This challenges everything our culture has taught us. We are trained to climb, to excel, to win, and to lead. But in God's kingdom, greatness is marked by how low we’re willing to go. Jesus modeled this when He took on the form of a servant, washed the feet of His disciples, and submitted Himself to death on the cross. He who was highest made Himself the lowest. And through His example, we are shown that to truly commune with God, we must kneel—not just in body, but in heart.

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Contemplation:

Ask yourself today:

• Do I truly desire to be last, or am I still clinging to self-glory?

• Have I folded my life before the Lord, or do I still resist certain areas?

• What does it look like in my daily life to “bend the knee” before God?

Humbling yourself is not an act of weakness—it’s an act of surrender to a sovereign and trustworthy God. When we stop trying to fix everything ourselves and instead submit our will to His, that is when healing begins. Healing in our hearts, our homes, and even our land.

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Prayer:

Father in Heaven,
I bow before You today, recognizing that without humility, my prayers rise from a proud and self-sufficient heart. Forgive me for the times I have tried to fix things on my own or elevate myself above others. Teach me what it truly means to humble myself—to submit fully to Your will, to go where You lead, and to serve in the quiet places unseen by the world. May I be content to be last, for I know that You exalt those who are lowly. As I get low in prayer today, lift my eyes to see You clearly. I trust Your perfect will and timing.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.