Choosing Wisdom Over Pride Flashcards
Opening Affirmation
Lord Jesus, I thank You for the wisdom and guidance You so freely offer. I praise You for being my constant source of clarity, direction, and peace. I acknowledge that pride brings nothing but strife, but wisdom from You leads to life, joy, and harmony. Today, I choose to walk in Your wisdom and lay down every ounce of pride.
- For Humility and a Teachable Heart
Father, I thank You for showing me that pride isolates and creates strife, while wisdom seeks understanding and peace. Thank You for teaching me that pride blinds me to Your guidance and the wise counsel of others. I ask for a humble and teachable heart, one that seeks Your truth above all else.
Lord, I surrender every thought of self-reliance and the need to prove myself. I thank You for reminding me that I don’t have to figure everything out alone. You are my guide, and I trust in Your wisdom.
- For the Beauty of Seeking Wisdom
Lord, I am grateful for the picture of wisdom You’ve painted—a life that listens, seeks counsel, and walks humbly with You. Thank You for showing me that wisdom doesn’t just come from knowledge but from trusting in Your Spirit and leaning on Your understanding.
Father, I thank You for the wise people You have placed in my life. I ask for discernment to recognize and receive the counsel that points me back to You. Let Your Spirit guide my thoughts and decisions, aligning them with Your perfect plan.
- For Walking in Peace and Clarity
Jesus, thank You for reminding me that wisdom brings peace, clarity, and direction. I praise You for being the source of true wisdom and for leading me on paths of righteousness. Thank You for teaching me that wisdom draws me closer to You and away from unnecessary conflict.
Lord, I declare that my steps are ordered by You, and I walk in the light of Your Word. Thank You for guiding me away from pride and into a life of harmony and understanding.
- For Strength to Overcome Pride
Father, I acknowledge that pride may feel strong in the moment, but it ultimately leads to strife and separation. Thank You for giving me the strength to lay down pride and rely on Your wisdom instead. I trust that Your ways are higher than mine and that Your plans are always for my good.
Lord, I choose to depend on You and not on my own understanding. Thank You for replacing pride with peace, self-reliance with trust, and strife with harmony.
- For Resting in His Guidance
Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting me to rest in Your guidance. I praise You for being my ever-present help, leading me with love and patience. Thank You for teaching me to let go of pride and embrace the wisdom that comes from knowing You.
Lord, I rest in the assurance that I am never alone. Your Spirit is within me, Your Word is my guide, and Your love is my foundation. I trust You to lead me in all things.
Closing Affirmation
Lord, I thank You for the truth of Proverbs 13:10—that pride brings strife, but wisdom brings peace. Today, I choose to walk in Your wisdom, seeking Your guidance and trusting in Your plans. Thank You for teaching me to listen, to learn, and to love as You do. I praise You for the clarity, direction, and peace that come from walking in step with You.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
