
Surrender to Humility
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.—James 4:10 (NIV)
And by this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.—1 John 2:3 (ESV)
This devotion brings a close to another month of actively seeking a deeper relationship with God. You have given Him your time and attention. You have invited His presence into your life and opened your heart to welcome Him.
Lord, thank You for the quiet time I get to spend with You. Centering my heart and focusing my thoughts on You helps me so much. I feel better every day because of Your love.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.—Galatians 5:22–23 (NIV)

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.—1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
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