Key Verse:

“Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.”

— Proverbs 3:7

Rooted Truth:

True wisdom starts with humility. When we think we’ve got it all figured out, we’re usually heading for a fall.

Faith Story:

C.S. Lewis once considered himself far too intellectual to believe in God. But after wrestling with reason, literature, and the undeniable pull of truth, he surrendered. His conversion was not dramatic, but deeply humbling.

He wrote:

“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.”

Lewis learned that real wisdom begins not with more knowledge—but with less pride.

Scripture for Deeper Roots:

Romans 12:16 – “Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.”

1 Corinthians 8:2 – “If anyone imagines that he knows something, he does not yet know as he ought to know.”

Proverbs 26:12 – “Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.”

Daily Practice:

Notice today when you feel the need to prove you’re right. In that moment, stop and ask: What would humility look like here? Let God lead instead of your ego.

Daily Prayer:

Father, keep me from the pride that blinds. Help me see myself clearly and trust Your wisdom over my own. Teach me to walk in humility, not self-reliance. Amen.

Deep Reflection:

Where in your life are you most tempted to lean on your own understanding?

What does it look like to walk humbly in a world that praises self-confidence?

Who is someone in your life that models humility and wisdom well?

#DeeplyRooted #DailyRenewed

Devotions for a Grounded and Growing Faith