Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. But the rich should take pride in their humiliation—since they will pass away like a wild flower. For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty is destroyed. In the same way, the rich will fade away even while they go about their business.
JAMES 1:9-11
QUESTIONS:
- Ask yourself what may be causing you to reach out to people for approval.
- Ask God to fill your need for attention and approval.
- Ask God to cultivate a spirit of humility throughout your day so that Christ shows and not you.
PRAYER: God, help me to find my identity and approval in you and your love. Help me resist the temptation to boast or find my worth in the validation of the world. Thank you that you love me and that I am your child. Amen.
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