Humble Pie

On retreat last month, we were challenged to write our own litany of humility.  I just wanted to share some of what I came up with and encourage you to do the same, this can be a really powerful prayer if you really take it to heart.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me...

From the desire of being the center of attention
From the desire of being funny
From the desire of being the best
From the desire of being accepted and included
From the desire of being perfect
From the desire of being comfortable
From the desire of knowing Your plan for me
From the desire of being loved

From the fear of being wrong
From the fear of being alone
From the fear of not pleasing You
From the fear of letting people down
From the fear of being forgotten
From the fear of being inadequate

Deliver me, Jesus.

"That others may be loved more than I
That others may be esteemed more than I
That in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease
That others may be chosen and I set aside
That others may be praised and I unnoticed
That others may be preferred to me in everything
That others may become holier than I, provided that I become as holy as I should.

Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it."