Believers in humble circumstances ought to take pride in their high position. (James 1:9)
Dear Father,
It is rare that you tell us to be proud. Pride is usually taught as a negative attribute. But here you tell people of low estate to be proud, proud of their lowly position. Your Son tells us that the first will be last. This teaching by James drives home the point that our position on this earth is meaningless outside of you working through and with us. High position creates distractions and makes us susceptible to deadly pride - that pride that leads us into temptation. James is telling us that we should be glad if we are in lowly position because ultimately we will be exalted as "first".
Lord, I know that among these children, some will be more successful financially than others. For those who are less successful financially, I pray that you instill deeply into them this teaching. That their lower position on this earth is considered high position by you. That, though this world considers them to be less significant, you consider them to be of great significance. And by this, may they hold their heads high as esteemed children of yours.
Amen
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