
Surrender to Humility
Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.—James 4:10 (NIV)
Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides.—James 1:2 (MSG)
No matter what today holds or tomorrow brings, you can be confident and encouraged if you recognize difficulties help shape your faith. Each challenge and every problem draws you closer to God, and as you pray, you see His goodness in a new light.
Lord, I know in my heart that the difficult times are a necessary part of my faith journey and give me an opportunity to experience Your grace.

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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