This month, we’re embracing the strength and beauty of HUMILITY. Let’s train not only our bodies, but also our hearts. Humility strengthens relationships, eases stress, and allows God’s peace to lead us. When we move with humility—on the mat, in the ring, or in everyday life—we create space for God to shine through us.
Thoughts on Humility
Rachel Cruze reminds us that culture tells us to focus on me, myself, and I—our happiness, wants, and image. But true humility is not about self-promotion or self-deprecation. It’s about shifting focus away from ourselves and lifting others up. Philippians 2:3-4 says it best:
“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.”
Rick Warren puts it simply:
“Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.”
✨ Quotes on Humility
- “If you aim for only wealth, beauty, fame, and power, you aim too low. Humility, gentleness, gratitude, and service is aiming higher.” – Lecrae
- “Pride is concerned with who is right. Humility is concerned with what is right.” – Ezra Taft Benson
- “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.” – Henri-Frederic Amiel
📖 Scriptures to Meditate On
- Micah 6:8 – “And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
- Psalm 25:9 – “He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way.”
- Proverbs 11:2 – “When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.”
- Matthew 11:29 – “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.”
- Colossians 3:12 – “Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”
🕊️ Devotional Reflection
Humility doesn’t mean weakness—it means strength under control. Jesus Himself modeled it by washing His disciples’ feet and laying down His life. When we practice humility, we live free of comparison and competition. We see people the way God sees them, with love and grace.
Reflection Questions:
- Where in my life do I need to practice more humility?
- Do I put others’ needs before my own in practical ways?
- How can I follow Jesus’ example of humble service this month?
📝 Poems on Humility
Lord, Fill Me With Humility by Deborah Ann Belka
“Lord, take me off my pedestal,
my pious stand of conceit,
bring me down off of it,
and put me at Your feet.”
Humility and Pride by Bob Gotti
“Men who are humble and meek,
by proud men considered weak,
by The Lord are never despised”
🎶 Songs for a Humility Playlist
Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly – Pat Barrett
Come As You Are – Crowder
Humble and Kind – Tim McGraw