James 4:9-10 Inner Humility Lift
James 4:9-10 - A Neville Goddard interpretation
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Scripture Focus
Biblical Context
James 4:9-10 calls you to mourn, humble yourself before God, and let your former joy soften; in that inward turn, the I AM lifts your consciousness.
Neville's Inner Vision
Becoming wise is not by chasing pleasure but by turning the attention inwards. 'Be afflicted' is the moment you stop using laughter to cover fear and allow the inner light to soften. To mourn, to weep, to let your laughter become heaviness is to surrender the surface picture of yourself. When you humble yourself in the sight of the Lord—when you acknowledge the I AM as your only reality—the mind is reoriented. The lift comes not by force from without, but by recognition: as you affirm 'I am the I AM' you withdraw allegiance from the old self and the Divine within responds by elevating your standing in consciousness. The humble position becomes the creative attitude; grace flows as a natural result of alignment. So, rest in the sense of being held, and allow the inner movement to complete its course; your life will reflect the inner ascent as surely as dawn follows night.
Practice This Now
Close your eyes and acknowledge the I AM within. Revise your self-image to 'humbled before the Lord' and feel the lift as already yours.
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