THE MAIN THEME: STANDING OUT
TITLE: STAND TALL WITH PRIDE BUT NOT PROUD

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 Peter 5:5 (NIV)
 "God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble." 

Devotional

There is a fine line between standing tall with confidence and slipping into pridefulness. It's important to recognize that standing tall is about honoring who God created you to be — it’s not about thinking you are better than others.

Think of Joseph in the Bible. Even after receiving grand dreams from God about his future leadership, he had to learn humility along the way. His early excitement led to misunderstandings with his brothers, but over time, Joseph matured. When he finally rose to power in Egypt, he gave all the glory to God, not himself.

Standing tall means acknowledging your gifts without arrogance. It’s about being proud of your journey, your growth, and your purpose, but always remembering that all your achievements are by God’s grace. It's walking with your head high and your heart low before God.

When you balance confidence with humility, you become someone others respect and trust — a true light in a world often blinded by ego and comparison.

Here are a few reflective questions:

1. In what areas of my life do I need to embrace confidence without becoming prideful?
2. How can I daily acknowledge God as the source of my abilities and achievements?
3. Who are examples of humble leaders I can learn from?
4. How can I encourage others while standing tall myself?

Let us pray:

Dear Lord, thank You for the gifts, talents, and purpose You have placed in me. Help me to walk confidently without pride, and to always give You the glory. Teach me humility, and let my life reflect Your grace in all I do. Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation after me. Say them, mean them, own them, and live them:

• I stand tall because of who God says I am.
• My confidence is rooted in God's love and grace.
• I walk in humility and strength.
• I give glory to God in every victory.

Walk tall today, with your heart anchored in humility! See you tomorrow!

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