A Scripture and a Prayer: “The Way of Humility”

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Philippians 2:3-4)

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, please purify our hearts, and please don’t allow our pride and selfishness to override Your love and compassion, not only for us, but for others. You said that we are to love You with the whole of who we are, but to show that love, we are to love others. So, help us to love those who are not all that easy to love, and let us do it with a heart of gratitude for the love You have shown. And let this love be not just in words, but in our actions as well. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to make a difference for You in a world that has mostly forgotten all about You. AMEN