Humility Exercises
Sixty practical, Scripture-grounded exercises to cultivate humility in daily life — each with step-by-step guidance, biblical foundation, and a concrete action to practice this week.
The Daily Examen: Reviewing Your Day with God
A structured evening practice of reviewing the day's moments of pride and grace, inviting God to search your heart.
Gratitude Journaling: The Antidote to Entitlement
A daily practice of writing down specific gifts from God, retraining the heart from complaint to thanksgiving.
Serving Unseen: The Secret Discipline of Hidden Kindness
Performing acts of service that no one will ever know about, training the heart to seek God's approval alone.
Confession Practice: Bringing Darkness into Light
Regular, specific confession of sin to God and a trusted brother or sister, breaking pride's power through honesty.
Silence and Solitude: Escaping the Noise of Self
Regular withdrawal from noise, screens, and voices to be alone with God, quieting the clamoring ego.
Fasting from Praise: A Week Without Seeking Approval
A deliberate fast from fishing for compliments, self-promotion, and the subtle ways we angle for recognition.
Asking for Feedback: Inviting the Truth You Don't Want to Hear
Proactively seeking honest critique from people who know you well, and receiving it without defensiveness.
Celebrating Others: Rejoicing in Someone Else's Success
Intentionally rejoicing when others are honored, promoted, or blessed — especially in areas where you feel competitive.
Letting Others Go First: The Small Martyrdom of Preference
Practicing the discipline of yielding your preference in everyday situations — in line, in traffic, in conversation.
Foot-Washing: The Embodied Parable of Humility
Literally or symbolically practicing the servant act Jesus modeled, letting the gospel reshape your posture toward others.
Writing Thank-You Notes: The Lost Art of Specific Gratitude
A practical exercise in writing thank you notes — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Praying for Enemies: The Impossible Command That Breaks Pride
A practical exercise in praying for enemies — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Admitting Fault Quickly: The Three-Minute Rule
A practical exercise in admitting fault quickly — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Seeking Correction: Inviting Rebuke as a Gift
A practical exercise in seeking correction — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Giving Away Credit: Deflecting Praise to Others
A practical exercise in giving away credit — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Listening Without Defending: The Discipline of Silence in Conflict
A practical exercise in listening without defending — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Speaking Last: The Wisdom of Holding Your Tongue
A practical exercise in speaking last — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Taking the Lowest Seat: Jesus' Dinner Party Advice
A practical exercise in taking the lowest seat — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Blessing Those Who Hurt You: The Antidote to Bitterness
A practical exercise in blessing those who hurt you — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Fasting from Complaining: A Day Without Grumbling
A practical exercise in fasting from complaining — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Memorizing Humility Scriptures: Hiding God's Word in Your Heart
A practical exercise in memorizing humility scripture — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Last Place Challenge: Competing to Be Last
A practical exercise in the last place challenge — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Intercession: Praying for Others Before Yourself
A practical exercise in practicing intercession — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Embracing Inconvenience: When Interruptions Become Assignments
A practical exercise in embracing inconvenience — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Doctrine of Small Things: Faithfulness in What No One Sees
A practical exercise in the doctrine of small things — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Receiving Gifts Graciously: Letting Others Serve You
A practical exercise in receiving gifts graciously — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The One-Minute Apology: No Excuses, No Explanations
A practical exercise in the one minute apology — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Honoring Those Who Serve You: Seeing the Invisible People
A practical exercise in honoring those who serve you — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Weekly Humility Review: Measuring What Matters
A practical exercise in the weekly humility review — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Contentment: The Discipline of Enough
A practical exercise in practicing contentment — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Sharing Your Weaknesses: The Power of Vulnerable Testimony
A practical exercise in sharing your weaknesses — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Daily Death: Morning Surrender of Ambition
A practical exercise in the daily death — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Serving Your Family: Humility Begins at Home
A practical exercise in serving your family — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Encouragement Offensive: Outdoing Others in Honor
A practical exercise in the encouragement offensive — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Fasting from Social Media: Breaking the Comparison Machine
A practical exercise in fasting from social media — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Hospitality: Opening Your Home and Heart
A practical exercise in practicing hospitality — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Sabbath Humility: Ceasing to Prove Your Worth
A practical exercise in the sabbath humility — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Learning from Children: The Kingdom Posture of Dependence
A practical exercise in learning from children — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Forgiveness Workout: Releasing Debts Daily
A practical exercise in the forgiveness workout — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Silence in Praise: Receiving Without Feeding
A practical exercise in practicing silence in praise — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Humility Journal: Tracking Pride's Patterns
A practical exercise in the humility journal — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Asking for Help: The Humility of Dependence
A practical exercise in asking for help — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Blessing Prayer: Speaking Good Over Those Who Irritate You
A practical exercise in the blessing prayer — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Patience: Waiting as Worship
A practical exercise in practicing patience — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Gratitude Visit: Thanking Someone in Person
A practical exercise in the gratitude visit — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Dying to Being Right: When Love Trumps Accuracy
A practical exercise in dying to being right — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Humility Partner: Accountability for the Proud Heart
A practical exercise in the humility partner — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Generosity: Giving Beyond Comfort
A practical exercise in practicing generosity — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Servant Leadership Audit: Leading Like Jesus
A practical exercise in the servant leadership audit — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Embracing Obscurity: Finding Freedom in Being Forgotten
A practical exercise in embracing obscurity — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Daily Benediction: Ending Each Day with Blessing
A practical exercise in the daily benediction — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Meekness: Strength Under Control
A practical exercise in practicing meekness — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Enemy Love Challenge: One Act of Kindness for an Adversary
A practical exercise in the enemy love challenge — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Fasting from Advice-Giving: Listening Without Fixing
A practical exercise in fasting from advice giving — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Humility Walk: A Prayer Walk Through Your Neighborhood
A practical exercise in the humility walk — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Sabbath Rest: Trusting God to Run the World
A practical exercise in practicing sabbath rest — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Thank-You Fast: A Week of Only Saying Thank You
A practical exercise in the thank you fast — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Lament: Bringing Your Complaints to God Instead of People
A practical exercise in practicing lament — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
The Humility of Learning: Becoming a Student Again
A practical exercise in the humility of learning — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.
Practicing Silence Before God: The Lost Art of Listening Prayer
A practical exercise in practicing silence before god — cultivating humility through intentional, Scripture-grounded practice.