VERSE OF THE DAY

Saturday

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

Humble yourselves. That sounds obscene. At least to the culture of self-promotion and "get ahead at all costs" and "don't look back, the competition is gaining on you" it sounds obscene. Humility is a forgotten virtue. Often confused with weakness or timidity, humility is about knowing our proper place in the world without flaunting it. Only God can exalt in a permanent way, so the key is to know our place before Him and let Him put us in the place He chooses.

PRAYER ... Abba Father, Most Holy God, thank You for allowing me into Your presence. When I think of all that You have done, the incredible universe You have made and hold together by Your word, I am amazed You invite me into Your presence and care about my words. Thank You for knowing me and having a plan for my life to please You. Help me this day to glorify You in what I do. Through Jesus I pray. Amen.