Introduction: The Power in Letting Go
There’s a moment during Episode 109 of my podcast—“Humble Yourselves”—when I paused, my voice steady but my heart thundering. I said it plainly, maybe even boldly: “God is not looking for your greatness—He’s asking for your submission.” That truth hit me harder than I expected. It wasn’t just something I said—it was something I was living.
If I’ve learned anything on this journey, it’s this: humility is not weakness. It’s strength. It’s discipline. It’s the gateway to everything God wants to do through you. I’ve seen firsthand how pride can delay destiny, how ego can cloud divine assignments, and how trying to do life on our terms leads to spiritual burnout. But I’ve also seen what happens when we choose to bow low—how God lifts us up.
This blog isn’t a lecture. It’s a testimony. A personal reflection. An invitation to join me on a deeper walk of surrender. Because in humbling yourself, you don’t lose identity—you gain authority. You don’t give up power—you receive divine alignment. And most of all, you open yourself to let God do what only He can.
What True Humility Looks Like
Let’s clear something up right now: humility isn’t self-hatred or pretending you’re less than who God made you to be. It’s not shrinking back. It’s not living under shame or minimizing your purpose. That’s false humility—and it’s just another form of pride dressed in insecurity.
True humility, as I’ve come to understand, is powerful. It’s an accurate view of yourself in light of who God is. It’s acknowledging that every gift you have—every opportunity, every success—isn’t a result of your doing alone. It’s being willing to say, “God, I don’t want to go anywhere or do anything if You’re not in it.”
C.S. Lewis once said, “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” That landed hard with me. Because I realized that so much of what we do—even “good” things—can be rooted in our need to be seen or validated. Humility takes the spotlight off us and puts it back on Him.
It means living with open hands and an open heart. It means being teachable. Being correctable. And yes—it means admitting when you’re wrong. But more than anything, it means yielding your will to God’s.
Humility Is Our Greatest Strength
You want to know the real flex? Surrender. Because humility unlocks strength you didn’t know you had.
When I operate out of humility, I have access to wisdom beyond my experience. I stop reacting out of emotion and start moving with intention. I don’t need to prove myself—I just need to obey. And in that obedience, power flows. Peace flows. Purpose gets clearer. And doors that I couldn’t open in my own strength? They swing wide, all because I got out of the way.
Humility doesn’t make you invisible. It makes you available.
And trust me—God does His best work through those who are available. That’s why the humble rise. That’s why they’re elevated. That’s why Jesus said, “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 18:4).
Humility strengthens our relationships. It silences our need to always be right. It fuels unity and dissolves conflict. In ministry, in business, in family—where humility leads, grace follows.
Christ: The Blueprint of Humility
Nowhere is humility more vividly displayed than in Jesus Himself.
Philippians 2:5–8 tells us that Christ, though He was God, “did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.” Instead, He emptied Himself. Took on the form of a servant. Became obedient to the point of death—even death on a cross.
That’s divine humility. The Son of God stooped down, washed dirty feet, and let Himself be crucified by the very people He came to save.
Jesus didn’t have to prove who He was. He knew who He was. That’s why He could kneel and serve. That’s why He could keep silent in front of His accusers. His power came from surrender.
If the One who holds the universe in His hands could choose humility—what excuse do we have?
Why Full Submission to God Changes Everything
Here’s where it gets personal.
Humbling myself wasn’t easy. It meant letting go of control. It meant silencing my plans and listening—really listening—for His voice. It meant repentance. It meant forgiveness. It meant trusting that God’s timing was better than mine.
But it changed everything.
Full submission isn’t passive. It’s fierce. It’s active. It’s saying: “Lord, take my ideas, my goals, my fears, my pride. I trust You more than I trust myself.”
And when you submit like that, you make room for the Holy Spirit to flow. You stop striving. You start hearing. You begin to operate in divine rhythm.
In my life, submission has brought clarity where there was confusion, peace where there was chaos, and purpose where there was wandering. And it’s not because I figured it out. It’s because I finally got low enough for God to lift me.
How to Walk in Humility Daily
Humility isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a daily discipline. Here’s what I’ve learned:
- Start your day surrendered.
Before you scroll, before you speak—ask God: “Lead me today. Keep me humble. Correct me quickly.” That posture sets the tone. - Ask for feedback.
It takes humility to let people speak truth into your life. But those conversations? They’re gold. Don’t run from correction—run to it. - Serve when it’s inconvenient.
Humility doesn’t wait for applause. It serves in silence. In secret. And that’s where growth happens. - Own your mistakes.
Pride deflects. Humility owns. Say “I was wrong.” Say “I’m sorry.” Watch healing follow. - Celebrate others.
A humble heart is secure enough to cheer others on. No comparison. Just joy.
Humility Impacts Everything
When you choose humility, you shift atmospheres.
Your relationships change. Your leadership changes. Your inner world transforms. Pride builds walls—but humility builds bridges. And in those bridges, God moves.
People aren’t drawn to perfection. They’re drawn to authenticity. To gentleness. To leaders and friends who walk low and lift others up.
And the best part? God honors it. He promises in James 4:10, “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
I’ve seen it. I’m living it.
Conclusion: A Call to Bow Low So God Can Lift High
Let me leave you with this: Don’t be afraid to humble yourself.
It’s not the end of your influence—it’s the beginning of your impact. It’s not about thinking less of yourself—it’s about thinking more of God.
If Episode 109 taught me anything, it’s that God is still looking for vessels—not performers. He’s looking for people who will say, “Not my will, but Yours.” People who will go low so that He can go high. People who will carry His heart and not just His name.
So here’s my challenge to you this week: Pick one area where pride is hiding. Surrender it. Serve in secret. Apologize first. Let go of the need to be right. And ask the Holy Spirit to help you live humbled, not humiliated—surrendered, not silenced.
And watch what God does.
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