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"Humble Heart" by Stephanie Staples: When Grace Meets Our Failures


“Humble Heart” by Stephanie Staples is a tender invitation to surrender and find renewal in Christ. The lyrics for the song are prayerfully inspired by Isaiah 66:2 and Psalm 51. The song takes us on a journey from brokenness to hope. Key in this journey is that we recognize our mistakes and embrace His grace, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” God is able to change us in ways that we can’t do ourselves, but this journey starts with a vulnerable confession, “Father God, please forgive me for the wrong I have done.”

Stephanie Staples - Humble HeartStephanie doesn’t sugarcoat the fact that we aren’t perfect… as humans we mess up, not just once, but we do it over and over again. And that’s exactly where His grace enters. Stephanie emphasizes that God remains “kind, so patient, staying close when I’ve failed.” He is faithful despite all of our shortcomings!

The chorus echoes God’s words, spoken through the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 66:2), “I’m longing for a humble heart, a contrite spirit.” Isaiah showed us that change begins by acknowledging our need for renewal instead of trying to rely on self-improvement.

Isaiah’s and David’s reminder can be heard in this song (Isaiah 66:2 & Psalm 51), a reminder that spiritual struggle is best paired with unwavering hope. “Make me new” isn’t a one-off request! It’s an ongoing conversation and process we have with the Father.

“Humble Heart” is a song that meets us in our brokenness and points us to God and the renewal that we can only find in and through Him. It gently encourages us to embark on our journey to renewal with humbleness. May this song help you to see your human weakness as a doorway to an inner peace with Him that will change your life forever.

(Related scripture: Psalm 51:10-12; Isaiah 66:2; Ezekiel 36:26)

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