Day 16 — “Humble Yourself”
James 4:6–7 (ESV)
Devotional Thought:
The pride of life thrives on self-reliance, control, and independence. It tells us we can handle things on our own, that we don’t need help, and that surrender is a sign of weakness. But Scripture teaches us the opposite — humility is the doorway to grace.
God resists the proud, not because He is harsh, but because pride keeps us closed off from His help. Pride says, “I’ve got this.” Humility says, “Lord, I need You.” One posture invites resistance; the other invites grace.
As we fast and pray, God is gently exposing where we have relied more on ourselves than on Him. He is not condemning us — He is calling us into deeper dependence. Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less and placing God first again.
When we humble ourselves before the Lord, something powerful happens. Grace begins to flow. Resistance breaks. Alignment is restored. What we could not fix in our own strength, God begins to handle in His power.
Today, we choose humility over self-sufficiency and dependence over independence.
Prayer Focus:
Ask the Lord to reveal areas where pride has shaped your decisions
Pray for a humble and teachable heart
Surrender self-reliance and invite God’s grace into your life
Ask God to help you submit fully to His will
Prayer:
“Lord, I humble myself before You today. I confess my need for Your grace and guidance. Break every form of pride and self-reliance in me. Teach me to depend fully on You and to walk in humility and obedience. Amen.”
