humility

Colossians 2:18 states:

         Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize.

 

False humility can be defined as "humility in which one delights is of necessary mock humility."

Paul could be referring to a professed humility view of God which is an absolution that God is far above us humans he can only be worshiped through angels.

Humility causes forward movement with God. Pride destroys it.

 

prevailing prayer

To pray is to seek the heart of God. The words I speak as I pray reveal the state of my heart. And when God hears and answers my prayers, it is because He is merciful and awesome. There is nothing I do that causes him to listen to anything I call out in prayer. When I think about every time I speak to God, I will be humbled by the greatness of Him. He is holy, majestic, and sovereign; and He deserves all of me.

As I meditate on this truth, I will examine where my heart and mind is when I come before God. My words won't be so empty and meaningless. They will have a purpose behind them. When I pray according to His will, He hears my cries and will answer them.

 

prayer is the simplest way I communicate with God. I speak with passion and quietness in my heart.