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How do you find strength when life feels overwhelming? In today's Crosswalk Devotional, we reflect on James 4:6 and discover God's promise to give more grace to the humble. Whether you're facing illness, grief, uncertainty, or a season of suffering, God's sustaining grace is always greater than the burden you carry.

Suffering has a way of exposing our weakness, but it also reminds us where our true strength comes from. Instead of relying on ourselves or becoming consumed by our circumstances, God invites us to come to Him with humble hearts, trusting that His grace is sufficient for every challenge. As we lean on Christ, He strengthens us, deepens our faith, and draws us closer to Him—even in life's hardest seasons.

Highlights:

• Discover what James 4:6 teaches about God's abundant grace for the humble.
• Learn why humility positions us to receive God's strength during suffering.
• Be encouraged that God's grace is greater than any trial, hardship, or uncertainty.
• Understand how suffering can deepen your faith and draw you closer to Jesus.
• Find hope in knowing God's strength is made perfect in our weakness.
• Remember that you never have to carry life's burdens alone—God's sustaining grace is always available.

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Full Transcript Below:

Grace in Abundance Is Available 

By: Emily Rose Massey

Bible Reading:

“But he gives more grace. Therefore, it says, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble’” (James 4:6, ESV).

One of my closest friends has been walking through a very heavy time regarding her husband’s diagnosis of MS. There are times when she opens up to me about her struggles with how it has impacted her marriage, and all I want to do is encourage her and help her carry the burden. The other day, I listened as she sobbed, and I tried my best to acknowledge the difficulty and pain, even if I couldn’t fully relate to this particular situation. To encourage her, I told her that in her repentance of complaining and repentance of discontentment in the midst of her suffering, I see so much beautiful humili