Thursday, October 16, 2008
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and your plans will succeed.
Proverbs 16:3
What does it mean to 'commit to the Lord' what we do?
Have I 'entrusted' God with ALL areas of my life?
Which areas do I hold back from Him?
Do I rely on my own strength too much?
Do I plan enough?
Do I believe that the Lord will bring success in whatever I do?
Psalm 67: 1-7
Labels: Devotions
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker,
But whoever is kind to the needy honors God.
Proverbs 14:31
Who are the poor?
Do I oppress them?
How do we oppress them?
How do we show contempt to God?
Am I kind to all?
Psalm 43: 5
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Monday, October 13, 2008
He who walks with the wise grows wise,
but a companion of fools suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
Who or what do you walk with?
Who or what teaches you?
Is this influence Godly?
What or who in your life teaches you foolishness?
What will you do to avoid this?
Psalm 1: 1-3
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Saturday, October 11, 2008
I had some thoughts about prayer that I'd like to share. Funny thing was I had them while I was praying. It was more like, while I was praying and I was struck by the HUGE blessings that I receive when I pray.
My Pastor, two weeks ago preached on prayer and the memory verse for that week was 2 Chronicles 7: 14. In it God exhorts and challenges his people to pray and to 'seek my face'.
This one of the first blessings of prayer that I experience; namely it is a way that I can seek his face. I draw near to him when I pray and am, at times blessed by his presence so much so that I am brought to tears of gladness and praise, wonder and awe.
To be continued ...
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man and you will add to his learning.
Proverbs 9:9
Do you know what wisdom is?
Do you add to your wisdom?
Do you listen to those who would teach you?
Psalm 145: 1-2
Labels: Devotions
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Then I was the craftsman at his side.
I was filled with delight day after day,
rejoicing always in his presence,
rejoicing in his whole world
and delighting in mankind.
Proverbs 8:30-31
Who or what was this craftsman?
Is it as some say a reference to Christ?
John 1:3
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