A Narcissist Prayer
Heavenly Father,
In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heavy heart. I recognize the self-centeredness and pride that have at times consumed my thoughts and actions. Your Word reminds me in Proverbs 16:18 (CSB) that “Pride comes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.”
Lord, I humbly confess my shortcomings and the pain they may have caused to those around me. Please forgive me for my narcissistic tendencies and help me to see others with the same love and value that You do.
As I meditate on 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, which says, “Love is patient, love is kind. Love does not envy, is not boastful, is not arrogant, is not rude, is not self-seeking,” I realize the need for transformation in my life. Fill my heart with Your love, humility, and compassion.
Grant me the wisdom to put the needs and feelings of others before my own, and help me to build healthy and loving relationships. May I become an instrument of Your grace and reflect Your selfless love in all that I do.
In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
A Narcissist Prayer Devotional
In our ongoing battle against narcissistic inclinations, let us, as Charles Spurgeon so aptly put it, contemplate the profound dangers of pride. As he wisely observed, “Pride is the most venomous viper that lurks within the human heart, a pernicious force that relentlessly disturbs our inner peace and obstructs our harmonious communion with Christ.” This resonates deeply with the biblical admonitions against the treacherous pitfalls of unchecked pride, which, if left unchecked, threaten to lead us down a path of self-destruction.
C.S. Lewis reminds us, “Humility does not demand that we think less of ourselves but instead, prompts us to think of ourselves less.” To conquer narcissism we must love. 1 Corinthians 13, where love is portrayed as “patient, kind, and not self-seeking.” Such an understanding of love stands in stark contrast to the self-centeredness and hubris that often entangle our narcissistic tendencies.
In our pursuit of humility and the relinquishment of self, the apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Philippians, urges us, “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility, consider others as more significant than yourselves.” This counsel serves as a poignant reminder that our battle against narcissism necessitates the elevation of others above ourselves, mirroring the example of Jesus Christ.
Indeed, the unparalleled humility of our Lord, as delineated in Philippians 2, stands as our supreme model. In this passage, we encounter the profound truth that “though He was in the form of God, He did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” In the selflessness of Christ, we uncover the key to transforming our own hearts and countering narcissistic impulses. The more we see how he served us the more the power of selfishness begins to recede in our heart.
Children’s Prayer:
Dear Jesus,
Sometimes, I think too much about myself, and I forget to be kind to others. Please help me be more like You, who always cared for people. Thank You for Your love and for forgiving me when I make mistakes. In Your name, I pray. Amen.
In humble steps, I find my way,
Replacing pride with love each day.
I’ll serve and care, not lead astray,
Thinking less of me, with others I’ll stay.
