Humble Yourself Under His Mighty Hand

Inspired by 1 Peter 5:6–11 and Habakkuk
When trials rise and shadows fall,
and answers echo, silent, small—
we seek His will, we strive to stand,
yet falter still beneath His plan.

We walk the path with heart made true,
yet wonder why the skies aren't blue.
Forsaken? No—though all may flee,
His mighty hand still covers me.

So, bow the soul, release control,
let self-will yield, let ego roll.
True lowliness is not despair—
it is the place where God draws near.

For in surrender, strength is born,
and from our burdens, peace is torn.
Cast every care, each anxious sigh,
upon the One who hears your cry.

Be watchful now, with sober mind—
the enemy lurks, fierce and unkind.
A lion roars, to steal your peace,
but stand in faith—his grip will cease.

You’re not alone—throughout the earth,
God’s children groan and prove their worth.
Though suffering comes for just a while,
God meets us in the trial with style.

The God of grace, so rich, so wise,
will lift your soul, will make you rise.
He’ll strengthen, settle, hold, restore—
confirm your place forevermore.

So, trust His love, resist the night,
and walk in humble, holy light.
To Him belongs all power and reign—
through every joy, through every pain.

Amen. 

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Humble yourselves: With the believer, 5013 /tapeinóō ("show humility, true lowliness") happens by being fully dependent on the Lord – dismissing reliance upon self (self-government) and emptying carnal ego. This exalts the Lord as our all-in-all and prompts the gift of His fullness in us.

1 Peter 5:6-11 (ESV)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.