“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
— James 4:10
We’ve walked through surrender, resistance, repentance, and release.
We’ve let grief break us.
We’ve mourned, wept, turned, and let go.
And now?
We kneel.
Not in defeat—
But in confidence.
In trust.
In reverence.
This is what James has been leading us toward the entire time:
A heart that chooses humility so God can do the lifting.
🙇♀️ What Humility Is (and Isn’t)
Humility isn’t saying “I’m worthless.”
It’s saying, “God is worthy.”
It’s not walking around defeated or unsure.
It’s standing tall because you know who you belong to.
Humility is when we stop striving, comparing, defending, or earning—
and instead, rest in the truth that He is God and we are not.
And honestly? That’s a relief.
🌱 Humility Is Where Growth Begins
James says when we humble ourselves, God lifts us up.
That “lifting” might not mean a promotion or platform—
It might mean:
Restored peace
Renewed purpose
Clarity for your next step
Healing from what used to weigh you down
It means being anchored in grace instead of pride or pressure.
Humility is the gateway to living free.
🛠 You Can Practice This
Pause before speaking and ask, “Is this about me or about Him?”
Say sorry—without justifying.
Choose gratitude when you feel overlooked.
Let someone else go first.
Start your day with the words: “I need You, Lord.”
These aren’t small things. They’re sacred habits.
🙌 This Is Where the Lifting Happens
James didn’t end this passage with weeping.
He ended it with a promise.
“…and He will lift you up.”
God doesn’t leave you in the pit.
He pulls you from it.
And the moment we stop trying to climb our own ladders,
is the moment He lifts us higher than we ever could’ve gone on our own.
🪞 Reflect:
Am I trusting God with the outcome—or still trying to control it myself?
In what area of my life do I need to kneel before God and let Him lift me?
Have I mistaken humility for weakness?
🙏 Prayer:
Lord, I’ve carried pride in places I didn’t recognize.
I’ve chased my own strength and forgotten that You’re the one who holds me.
I humble myself now—not in shame, but in surrender.
Lift me in the way only You can.
I trust You to lead, to restore, and to make me whole.
Amen.