How can you cultivate humility to experience joy as described in Psalm 69:32? Setting the scene Psalm 69:32 declares, “The humble will see and rejoice. You who seek God, let your hearts be revived!” Joy is promised to those who approach God in lowliness. To taste that joy, we invite His Word to shape how we think, speak, and act. What humility looks like in Scripture • Knowing our place: “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) • Yielding our rights: “Have this mind among yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus… He emptied Himself.” (Philippians 2:5-7) • Trusting rather than striving: “Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” (1 Peter 5:6) • Boasting only in Him: “My soul will boast in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.” (Psalm 34:2) Steps to cultivate humility 1. Remember who God is • Daily confess His greatness (Isaiah 40:25-26). • Read passages that magnify Him (Revelation 4:8-11). 2. Admit who we are • Acknowledge sin quickly (1 John 1:9). • Embrace dependence: “Apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5) 3. Serve before speaking • Look for unseen tasks (John 13:14-15). • Let others’ interests lead your schedule (Philippians 2:3-4). 4. Listen longer than you talk • “Be quick to listen, slow to speak.” (James 1:19) • Ask clarifying questions rather than offering advice first. 5. Celebrate others’ wins • Thank God aloud for their gifts (Romans 12:10). • Refuse comparisons (2 Corinthians 10:12). 6. Practice repentance and gratitude together • Repentance softens; gratitude lifts (Psalm 51:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18). • Keep a journal pairing “I repent of…” with “I thank You for…”. Fruit: Joy that follows humility • Freedom from self-focus releases delight (Luke 14:11). • Fresh vision of God revives the heart (Psalm 69:32). • Grace flows in, bringing strength and gladness (Nehemiah 8:10). A daily plan to walk it out Morning • Read a psalm of praise (5 min). • Pray, “Show me Your greatness, my smallness, and today’s assignment.” Throughout the day • Choose the lowest seat or task (Luke 14:10). • Speak one sincere compliment. Evening • Review the day: Where did pride surface? Confess. • Record a joy you experienced because you took the humble road. Key Scriptures for meditation • Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good… to walk humbly with your God.” • 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.” • Isaiah 57:15 “I dwell… with the contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly.” Living this pattern tunes the heart to the promise: “The humble will see and rejoice.” |
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