Today’s Reading: James 4:1-10
Today’s Verse: “Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.” James 4:10 KJV
Sometimes we have to acknowledge that we need help.
God has given us a command to humble ourselves. To admit that we cannot save or guide our own lives. We all need help.
We need to get rid of pride. To stop feeling that we can live independently of God. Treating our own wisdom, achievements, or status as more important than His authority. They rob God of His Glory.
God stands firm against proud people. That is why we have to drop our pride.
We need to look to His greatness. To compare our weaknesses to His holiness. His Holiness is always pure and strong. Always leading us in the right direction.
That is why we must submit to God. Being determined to surrender our stubborn ways to His authority.
There will be a feeling of true sorrow for the wrong we have done in life. We want to cleanse our lives. Turning away from all the secret sins and our way of thinking. The way we live.
We will have a desire to find a quiet place to spend time talking and listening to Him. Expressing all our fears, desires, and concerns. Listening for that still, small, voice of direction. The voice that brings us an inner calming.
God has always promised to be there to lift us up.
We do not have to promote ourselves. We do not have to fight for a status. God always gives us grace. When we fall, He will reach down and give us the strength we need to press on.
When we choose to humble ourselves, the more we will have to resist the devil. Turning away from all the temptations and evil choices that come our way.
It is wonderful to know that God gives peace, joy and spiritual honor to those who trust Him.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, give us a mind to move from fighting and sin. To submit to You. We need to draw closer to You. Letting go of all the things that keep us from drawing closer to You. We know we cannot do life on our own. Forgive us for when we try to take control. We want our ways to be more like Yours. Help us to serve You and love others with a pure heart and mind. Thank You that when we are low, You will always be there to lift us up. To help keep us on the right track.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen