In all of creation, God bestowed upon mankind alone the ability to pray.  It is a great honor to be able to intercede for one another in prayer.  In prayer we can also find great comfort.  In prayer we can find strength and peace.

Yet we are also just a part of creation.  In our worlds and in our lives there is just so much we cannot control.  At times we cannot control even ourselves, often falling into sin.

In Psalm 25 the writer recognizes all of this.  He seeks what we seek – help to trust in God and to walk in His ways, forgiveness of our sins, and guidance for the humble.  For the humble?  Why must we be humble?

When we are humble we first remember that God is the creator.  All is within His grasp, all is under His control.  We are reminded of His supremacy.

When we are humble we recognize that we are not the only creation of God.  Each and every person is a child of the King.  In humility we treat all of our brothers and sisters with love, care, honor, and respect.

And lastly, when we are humble we come to see ourselves as we are: imperfect people, incapable of accomplishing much of significance on our own.  In humility we come to see how much we need God.  We come to see that even our gifts, talents, and all that we have come from Him.  With a humble heart, may we offer ourselves in service to our God this day.

Scripture reference: Psalm 25: 1-10