I was just doing the daily readings for today, and it's funny how much the book of James speaks to me.  There are definitely some books of the Bible that I feel more "connected" to than others, and James is at the top of that list.  Actually, all of today's readings spoke to my heart, but particularly in James 4:6– "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."  I read that verse 3 times because I felt like God wanted to me to know it. 

I am proud by nature.  I have a hard time biting my tongue.  I have a hard time admitting I when I am wrong.  But when I look at Jesus I feel so ashamed.  I once read where St. Padre Pio said that Jesus came to fight, humble Himself, and die.  That, in itself, is humbling to me.  God was here to show us how to live, and He allowed us to humiliate Him.  He allowed us to cause suffering.  He could've said, "You know what?  I'm sick of all of you arrogant, selfish, self-righteous, prideful, sinful people!  I'm going back up to heaven.  Good luck."  But He didn't.  He didn't abandon us; He stayed with us and gave us the greatest gift of love we will ever receive.  He humbled Himself and died to that we might live.  You want to know what love is?  You want to know what to look for in a friend?  Look no further.

How is God asking you to be humble?  Is He asking you to make peace with someone, which might mean humbling yourself?  Today, and everyday, I will pray for the strength and courage to be humble, knowing that God is with me. 

p.s. If you want to find the daily readings, go to www.lifeteen.com and you will see them on the left side of the page under "Daily Devotional." (And if you decide to do today's readings, think about the Psalm.  Have you ever felt that way?)

James 4:6
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6But he giveth greater grace. Wherefore he saith: God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
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