Our Daily Devotion - “Humble yourselves before the Lord

Our Daily Devotion - “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.” James 4:10 

We all know the ache of striving—the relentless pursuit of dreams, the constant balancing of demands, and the weight of uncertainty that follows us through the day. The world insists our worth is measured by achievement, appearance, or control. God, however, offers a gentler and truer way: true greatness begins not when we climb higher, but when we kneel lower in humility before Him.

Like an ancient oak, humility is not about shrinking your story; it is about rooting your life deeply in the One who holds all things together. Whether you are juggling responsibilities, caring for others, or walking through trials that leave you breathless, surrender is not weakness—it is wisdom. It is trust put into motion.

When we loosen our grip on timelines and outcomes, God invites us into His steady and unshakable purpose. That dream that feels stalled. That relationship that seems immovable. That fear whispering failure. Place them in His hands. What looks like an ending to us, God sees as a seed—buried, yes, but planted with intention and promise.

Here is the quiet miracle of humility: surrender is not loss, but gain. It is a sacred exchange where God shapes your obedience into shelter for others, your trials into testimony, and your whispered “yes” into a legacy only He could write. Rest in this truth—the Author of eternity is still at work in your story, and some of His most beautiful chapters begin on our knees.

Walk in faith, rest in grace, and trust the One who walks beside you.

In His love and grace,

ray mileur
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