Prayers for Overcoming Pride

Prayer for Humility

"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." - James 4:10

Heavenly Father, Help me walk in true humility, Free from pride's deception. Teach me to see myself clearly, As dependent on Your grace. Let me recognize my limits, Acknowledge my need for You. Guide me in humble service, Away from self-exaltation. Amen.

Prayer for Right Perspective

"For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think." - Romans 12:3

Lord of Truth, Give me proper perspective, To see myself as You see me. Help me neither inflate nor deflate, My worth and abilities. Let me recognize Your gifts, While remembering their Source. Keep me balanced in my view, Grateful for Your grace. Amen.

Prayer for Servant's Heart

"Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves." - Philippians 2:3

Divine Master, Shape in me a servant's heart, That seeks to lift others up. Help me put others first, Set aside selfish pride. Let me follow Christ's example, Of humble, loving service. Transform my proud heart, Into one that serves with joy. Amen.

Prayer for Grace in Success

"What do you have that you did not receive?" - 1 Corinthians 4:7

Gracious God, Keep me humble in success, Grateful in achievement. Help me remember all gifts, Come from Your hand alone. Let me use my abilities, To serve and honor You. Guard me from the pride, That leads to downfall. Amen.

Prayer for Learning from Others

"When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." - Proverbs 11:2

Lord of all Wisdom, Open my heart to learn from others, My mind to new perspectives. Help me admit when I'm wrong, Accept correction with grace. Let me grow through feedback, Learn from others' wisdom. Keep pride from blocking growth, Or hindering relationships. Amen.