“One act of humility is worth more than all the knowledge of the world”

St. Teresa of Avila

Jesus, open up our eyes.  Help us now to see,
The best way to crush the devil’s head, is through humility.
He has no defense against it, against it he shrinks and crumbles.
The devil loses all his might, when a soul is humble.

Let’s reject praise unto us, that praise to God may be restored.
To walk in true humility, let’s contemplate the passion of our Lord.
Structures built tall and high, first need a deep foundation.
Before ascending a high mountain, we need strength gained through tribulation.

Loved ones have walked a painful and misguided path of pride.
They’ve heeded Satan’s prideful promptings, absorbed his snarling words in stride.
Show to them Lord Jesus, how pride is futility;
The path which leads to life is the path which takes us through humility.

Go to them now sweet Jesus.  Kick the devil from their lives.
Help them know Your loving laws.  Free them from their pride.
Help them see You are the source of all ability.
Dear LORD, take away their pride.  Restore humility.