God creates out of nothing. Therefore, until a man is nothing, God can make nothing out of him. - Martin Luther
Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. - Ephesians 4:2
You aren’t the hero of the story. Jesus is.
It is better to remain silent and be, than to talk and not be. It is a fine thing to teach, if the teacher also acts. - St. Ignatius
May I never forget the good things God has done for me
"No man is greater than his prayer life." - Leonard Ravenhill
Clothe Yourself
May I never forget the good things God does for me
We're called to be servants
You are not enough. But God is.
Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return. - Genesis 3:19
"Blessed is the servant who does not think himself better when he is praised and exalted by men than when he is considered vile, simple, and despicable; for what a man is before God, that he is and no more." - Francis of Assisi
God gives grace to the humble
"True holiness is not achieved by what we do, but what we allow God to do in us." - Mark Hart
Humility looks like:
Deny self. Take up my cross. Follow Christ.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. - Galatians 5:22-23
For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. - Psalm 149:4
None of us are above serving others
Honor Him in all your ways
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. - Matthew 11:29
Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. - 1 John 3:16
"He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy, He the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute." - Augustine of Hippo
He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross! - Philippians 2:8
Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life. - Proverbs 22:4
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. - Colossians 3:12
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves. - Philippians 2:3
A true Christian can’t be a hypocrite. There’s never any guise of perfection. A true Christian acknowledges their desperate need for a savior.
Take my heart and make it Your throne
"As long as you are proud, you cannot know God." - C.S. Lewis
Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. - Matthew 16:24
