Prayer is an Act of Humility
Our verse for today is 2 Chronicles 7:14.
“If My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
Humility is essential when approaching God in prayer. It is a posture that acknowledges His sovereignty and our dependence on Him. Today’s verse reminds us that God listens to those who seek Him with humble hearts.
Jesus illustrated this truth in Luke 18. The Pharisee stood in the temple and prayed, saying, “God, I thank you that I am not like other men—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector.” His prayer was filled with pride and self-righteousness.
In contrast, the tax collector, aware of his unworthiness, stood at a distance. He would not even lift his eyes to heaven but beat his chest and prayed, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner!”
Jesus concluded the parable by declaring that it was the humble tax collector—despite his despised profession—who went home justified before God.
Prayer is not about impressing others or justifying ourselves. It is about recognizing our need for God and coming before Him in humility. In fact, it is impossible to be proud when you truly understand the majesty of God as you are in his presence.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.