Prayer For Pride helps us look at our hearts and ask God to keep us humble. Pride can slowly grow without us noticing, making us depend on ourselves instead of trusting God. When we pray about pride, we invite God to correct us, teach us, and help us live with humility.
Everyone struggles with pride at some point, but God is ready to guide us toward a better way. Through prayer, we learn to put God first, treat others with kindness, and remember that every blessing comes from Him. Choosing humility brings peace to the heart and helps us build stronger relationships with both God and others.
23 Prayer For Pride
1. James 4:6 (ESV)
But he gives more grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
This prayer is a foundational request for the Father to grant you the specialized grace needed to walk in humility today. We ask the Lord to help you avoid the opposition that comes with a proud heart during the morning hours. By seeking this divine assistance, you are petitioning for a spiritual stabilization that ensures you remain open to the lessons the Spirit wants to teach you this afternoon.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would settle deep within your mind and provide a sense of unshakeable security in your identity as a child of God. May the realization of his abundant grace act as a barrier against the intrusive thoughts of self-importance that often attempt to steal your peace. We trust that because the Lord values a humble spirit, the mechanism for your character growth is already being meticulously orchestrated in the heavenly places.
2. Proverbs 16:18 (ESV)
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
We pray for the Lord to protect you from the destruction that often follows a heart filled with pride today. This petition asks the Father to keep your spirit low and gentle so that you do not experience a painful fall during the morning shift. By recognizing the danger of a haughty spirit, you are asking for a protection that keeps your path straight and safe throughout the entire afternoon.
Lord, I ask that you would pull back the veil of ego and show the seeker the beauty of a life led with absolute humility. I pray for a manifestation of your grace that results in a profound sense of safety as you interact with others in the city. We believe that your name is our greatest defense and we find our rest in the knowledge that you are guarding our steps from the traps of pride.
3. Proverbs 11:2 (ESV)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
This petition is a request for the Father to grant you a generous supply of divine wisdom by keeping your heart humble today. We ask the Lord to oversee your conversations and your decisions so that you avoid the disgrace that follows a proud mind this morning. By seeking this humble path, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that protects your reputation from the noise of arrogance during the afternoon.
Father, help the seeker to identify the practical ways they can show a teachable spirit while they manage their professional and personal duties. I pray for a breakthrough in your understanding that results in a radiant hope and a calm heart as you move through the city. We trust that as we build on your truth, the Lord is providing the stamina and the clarity required for our household to flourish in grace.
4. 1 Peter 5:5 (ESV)
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
We pray for the specialized grace to clothe yourself with humility toward every person you meet throughout the duration of the day. This petition asks the Lord to help you stay subject to wise guidance and to treat others with a heart of perfect and holy love. By choosing to wear humility like a garment, you are petitioning for a spiritual state where your internal peace is not disrupted by the need for status.
Lord, I ask that you would provide the seeker with the stillness required to lead with a heart of sincere kindness this afternoon. I pray for a breakthrough in your relationships that results in a profound sense of security and a desire for everyone to flourish in your light. We believe that your love is the only reliable force for total restoration and we find our security in the knowledge that you are our helper.
5. Proverbs 29:23 (ESV)
One’s pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.
This prayer is a request for the Father to help you maintain a lowly spirit so that you may obtain true honor from his hand today. We ask the Lord to remove the pride that threatens to bring you low during the morning and to replace it with a quiet confidence this morning. By seeking this spiritual balance, you are petitioning for a hygiene that keeps your mind healthy and your spirit strong as you work.
Lord, grant the seeker the energy to lead their life with a positive attitude and a spirit of sincere humility throughout the afternoon. I ask that you would provide a manifestation of your grace that results in you being honored for your character rather than your own efforts. We trust that as we walk in truth, our performance in our city life will be outstanding, making us a radiant light to everyone.
6. Psalm 10:4 (ESV)
In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”
We pray for the Lord to keep your thoughts focused on his presence and to prevent pride from making you forget your need for him today. This petition asks the Father to guard your mind so that you always seek his face first during the morning hours. By recognizing your dependence on the Creator, you are asking for a protection that keeps your spirit from drifting into the darkness of self-reliance.
Father, I pray that the Holy Spirit would produce a quiet mind in the seeker that responds quickly to the gentle prompting of your grace. I ask for a breakthrough in your spiritual discipline that allows you to stand firm against the toxicity of a world that ignores its maker. We believe that as we draw near to you, you are already moving to draw near to us and to provide the victory we need.
7. Matthew 23:12 (ESV)
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
As you navigate the social landscape of the city, we petition for the grace to humble yourself before the Lord in every situation today. This prayer asks for the wisdom to avoid exalting your own name so that the Father can be the one to lift you up during the afternoon. We seek the peace of mind that comes from knowing that God is the one who handles our promotion and our purpose this morning.
Lord, protect the thoughts and the motives of the seeker today, ensuring that every transition of their journey is marked by your mercy. Keep their spirit secure from the schemes of pride and provide them with the fortitude required to face any challenge with a radiant hope. We trust in your perpetual watch over our future, believing that your hand is the ultimate shield that preserves our joy and our peace.
8. Obadiah 1:3 (ESV)
The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rock, in your lofty dwelling, who say in your heart, “Who will come down me to the ground?”
We pray for the Lord to protect you from the deception of a proud heart that thinks it is safe from every trouble today. This petition asks the Father to keep your mind anchored in reality and to show you your true need for his help during the morning. By recognizing your limitations, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that protects your mind from the noise of a false sense of security.
Father, I ask that you would provide the seeker with the clarity required to lead a life of trust and perfect love this afternoon. I pray for a breakthrough in your attitude that results in a profound sense of security and a desire for you to flourish in the light. We believe that your name is our greatest defense and we find our rest in the knowledge that you are meticulously attentive to our hearts.
9. Isaiah 2:11 (ESV)
The haughty looks of man shall be brought low, and the lofty pride of men shall be humbled, and the Lord alone will be exalted in that day.
This prayer is a request for the Father to be the only one exalted in your life and in your household throughout the entire day. We ask the Lord to remove any haughty looks or lofty ideas that try to take the place of his glory in your mind this morning. By seeking his exaltation, you are petitioning for a spiritual state where the holiness of heaven permeates the reality of your daily work.
I pray that the realization of God’s majesty would settle deep within the soul of the seeker and provide them with a sense of peace. Let them walk in the freedom of knowing that they are serving a King who is greater than any human status or temporary achievement. We trust that as we exalt your name, the Lord is providing the stamina and the clarity required for us to flourish as a light.
10. Proverbs 8:13 (ESV)
The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.
We pray for the specialized grace to have a healthy fear of the Lord that leads you to hate pride and arrogance today. This petition asks the Father to guard your mouth from perverted speech and to keep your heart far from the way of evil this morning. By choosing to honor him, you are asking for a spiritual hygiene that keeps your spirit healthy and your path straight in the city.
Lord, grant the seeker the energy to lead their life with a positive attitude and a spirit of sincere humility during the afternoon shift. I ask that they would find deep fulfillment in your presence, knowing that every effort to stay righteous is seen and valued by the Father. We trust that as we walk in your truth, our performance in our city life will be outstanding and full of grace.
11. 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV)
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant
This prayer is a request for the Father to fill your heart with a love that is patient and does not need to boast today. We ask the Lord to remove the arrogance that often tries to sneak into our relationships and replace it with a sincere kindness this morning. By seeking this loving spirit, you are petitioning for a spiritual stabilization that keeps your heart soft as you interact with the world.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would provide the seeker with the stillness required to lead a life of trust and perfect love this afternoon. May the realization of your affection act as a barrier against the intrusive thoughts of competition that often attempt to steal your joy today. We trust that because the Lord is love, the mechanism for your emotional and social restoration is already being meticulously orchestrated.
12. Philippians 2:3 (ESV)
Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.
We pray for the Lord to govern your motives so that you do nothing out of selfish ambition or a spirit of conceit today. This petition asks the Father to help you count others as more significant than yourself as you manage your tasks in the city this morning. By choosing this humble perspective, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that remains active while you handle your professional and personal duties.
Lord, I pray that you would establish the seeker in a place of unshakeable peace as they manage the logistics and the movements of their day. I ask that you would guard their spirit against any unholy influence that tries to tell them they must be first to be happy. We believe that you are our ultimate protector and we find our rest in the knowledge that your grace is the anchor.
13. Psalm 138:6 (ESV)
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he knows from afar.
This prayer is a request for the Father to keep you close to him by maintaining a lowly and humble heart throughout the day. We ask the Lord to regard you with his favor and to prevent the distance that comes when a heart becomes haughty this morning. By seeking this divine nearness, you petition for a security that prevents any sudden decline in your spiritual connection as you work.
Father, I thank you that the Creator is the guardian who never sleeps and who is meticulously watching over your life right now in this hour. I ask that you would prevent any negative shift in the seeker’s spirit and keep their heart perfectly stable during the afternoon and evening hours. We trust in your unceasing care, knowing that your hand is strong enough to keep our thoughts and our purpose safe from pride.
14. 2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV)
if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
We pray for the Lord to help you humble yourself and seek his face with an honest and repentant heart today. This petition asks the Father to hear your prayers from heaven and to provide the healing and forgiveness your life and your land need this morning. By turning toward him, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that protects your household from the noise of a world in trouble.
Lord, I ask that you would provide the seeker with the stillness required to lead a life of trust and perfect love as they pray. I pray for a breakthrough in their spiritual growth that results in a profound sense of security and a radiant hope for the future. We believe that your name is our greatest defense and we find our rest in the knowledge that you are healing us.
15. Psalm 131:1 (ESV)
O Lord, my heart is not lifted up; my eyes are not raised too high; I do not occupy myself with things too great and too marvelous for me.
This prayer is a request for the Father to give you a heart that is not lifted up with pride and eyes that are not raised too high today. We ask the Lord to help you stay content and focused on the simple tasks he has given you during the morning hours. By choosing a quiet and humble life, you petition for a security that prevents the stress of trying to control things too great for you.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would settle deep within the soul of the seeker and provide a sense of unshakeable tranquility in the afternoon. May the realization of your presence act as a barrier against the intrusive thoughts of ambition that often attempt to steal your peace in the city. We trust that because the Lord is our shepherd, we find our rest in the knowledge that he is holding our future.
16. Galatians 6:3 (ESV)
For if anyone thinks he is something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself.
We pray for the Lord to protect you from self-deception and to help you maintain an honest view of yourself and your need for him today. This petition asks the Father to keep your mind clear and grounded in the truth of his word as you move through the city this morning. By seeking this honest spirit, you are petitioning for a spiritual hygiene that keeps your mind healthy and your path straight.
Lord, grant the seeker the energy to lead their life with a positive attitude as they trust in your strength rather than their own. I ask that they would find deep fulfillment in your presence, knowing that every moment of their journey is seen and valued by the Father. We trust that as we walk in your truth, our life will be transformed into a radiant testimony of your unceasing grace.
17. Luke 14:11 (ESV)
For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
This prayer is a request for the Father to help you choose the path of humility so that you may experience his divine exaltation in the right way today. We ask the Lord to govern your motives so that you never seek the praise of men over the honor that comes from heaven this morning. By choosing this holy path, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that remains active while you manage your duties.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would provide the seeker with the stillness required to lead a life of sincere humility even in social settings. I ask for a breakthrough in your character that results in a profound sense of security and a desire for you to flourish in the city. We trust that because the Lord is the one who lifts us up, we do not need to be shaken.
18. Proverbs 21:4 (ESV)
Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.
We pray for the Lord to remove any trace of haughty eyes or a proud heart from your life and your household today. This petition asks the Father to replace the false lamp of pride with the true light of his holy spirit during the morning hours. By seeking this internal change, you petition for a spiritual state where your internal peace is built on the truth of the Savior.
Father, I ask that you would provide the seeker with the clarity required to lead a life of trust and perfect love this afternoon. I pray for a manifestation of your grace that allows you to handle the movements of your day with a sense of absolute security. We believe that your name is our greatest defense and we find our rest in the knowledge that you are our light and life.
19. Zephaniah 3:12 (ESV)
But I will leave in your midst a people humble and lowly. They shall seek refuge in the name of the Lord,
This prayer is a request for the Father to make you part of a people who are humble and lowly in his sight today. We ask the Lord to be your only refuge and to establish his name as the fortress where you find your safety this morning. By seeking this refuge, you are petitioning for a spiritual stabilization that keeps you from feeling like you must fight your battles alone.
Lord, let your peace settle deep within the seeker as they manage their daily assignments with integrity and a positive spirit in the city. I pray for a manifestation of your grace that results in a profound sense of belonging and a radiant hope for the future. We believe that as we take refuge in you, the Father is providing the stamina and the clarity required for us to flourish.
20. Romans 11:20 (ESV)
That is true. They were broken off because of their unbelief, but you stand fast through faith. So do not become proud, but fear.
We pray for the Lord to help you stand fast through faith and to avoid becoming proud of your own spiritual progress today. This petition asks the Father to keep you in a state of holy reverence so that you never forget that your strength comes from him this morning. By choosing to fear the Lord, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that protects your heart from the noise of pride.
I pray that the Holy Spirit would provide the seeker with the stillness required to lead a life of sincere humility even in difficult settings. I ask for a breakthrough in your faith that results in a profound sense of security and a desire for you to flourish today. We trust that because the Lord is our foundation, we do not need to be afraid of the trials of the city.
21. Psalm 18:27 (ESV)
For you save a humble people, but the haughty eyes you bring down.
This prayer is a request for the Father to save and deliver you as you maintain a humble heart before him throughout the day. We ask the Lord to be your protector and to help you avoid the haughty eyes that eventually lead to a decline this morning. By trusting in his saving power, you petition for a security that prevents any sudden panic from taking over your spirit in the afternoon.
Father, I thank you that the Creator is the guardian who never sleeps and who is meticulously watching over your life right now in this hour. I ask that you would prevent any negative shift in the seeker’s spirit and keep their mind perfectly stable during the afternoon and evening hours. We trust in your unceasing care, knowing that your hand is strong enough to keep our thoughts and our purpose safe.
22. Isaiah 57:15 (ESV)
For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.
This petition is a request for the Father who inhabits eternity to dwell with you because of your lowly and contrite spirit today. We ask the Lord to revive your heart and your spirit so that you can live with a fresh sense of his presence this morning. By recognizing his holiness, you are asking for a spiritual fortification that protects your mind from the noise of the world during the afternoon.
Lord, I receive this promise as a seal upon the prayers for humility and for restoration that I have offered throughout this sacred hour. May your grace be the constant companion of our hearts and your peace be the guard of every thought as we move forward today. We trust that we are kept by your power and enlightened by your light, ensuring that our life becomes a radiant testimony.
23. Ephesians 3:20 (ESV)
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us,
This final prayer expands the vision for your character, asking the Lord to move beyond the limits of your own requests and expectations today. We petition the Father to intervene in your life in ways that reflect his immense creativity and his perfect love for you as his child. This prayer is a surrender to the far more abundantly nature of God, trusting his infinite power to handle every detail.
Lord, do a work in my heart today that reflects your great power and your desire for us to thrive in our shared calling. Use your authority to rearrange circumstances and to open doors that align with your glorious purpose for our family and our future today. We receive this promise on our behalf, trusting that while our human thinking is limited, your ability to bless and provide is boundless.
Conclusion
Prayer For Pride reminds us that humility leads to a healthier and more peaceful life. When we bring our pride before God, He gently shapes our hearts and helps us grow into people who reflect His love. Letting go of pride makes room for wisdom, patience, and stronger faith.
Make it a habit to ask God to search your heart and show you areas where you need to grow. As you stay open to His guidance, you will learn to rely less on your own strength and more on His grace. Trust that God is always ready to help you walk in humility and live with a thankful heart.
