We journey through a fallen world with many dangerous pitfalls, slippery places, and dark foes seeking to destroy our close fellowship with our Lord, but in Psalm 119, we are given a beautiful promise and an eternal truth... that God's Word is a gleaming lamp to our feet that will guide us through the darkness of this fallen world and it is a shining light to brighten the pathway we take. Not only are there external difficulties and dangers to face in life's journey, but also there are internal failings and weaknesses that lurk deep within our souls which can cause us to walk away from our 'First Love'... but God's Word provides a sure foundation upon which to stand in a darkened world that is falling apart. The Bible is the sure Word of the living God, Who has told us the end from the beginning, and all God’s children do well to take heed to its precious pages as unto a light that shines in a dark place. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your written Word which provides us with such strength for today and great hope for tomorrow. As we step out into the darkness of this fallen world, we pray that Your Word would truly lighten the way we take and lead us down the path of righteousness. Help us to hide its truths in our hearts, and be ready and willing to follow Your will for our lives as we face the difficulties and trials that lie ahead of us. Thank You for Your Word of light and truth in this world we live in today. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN. It was through sin that darkness entered the heart of man, and it is through the Light of God's Son, that sin and death and darkness was overcome. He came as the Light that will never be extinguished in the heart, soul, and mind, of those who place their trust in the work of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christ Jesus is that LIGHT that has been shining from eternity past, and it is only through Him that God's light, life, love, hope, joy, and peace will flow, God has decreed that Christ is all in all. May we bathe in the glorious light of His love for the eternal ages to come, and reflect His light in this darkened world and permit His love to flow through us to others - until we are nothing and He is everything. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Our United Prayer:
Thank You, Father, that the Light of Jesus shines into our hearts, we trust Him alone as our Savior and Lord. May the light of Your love shine through us to others, for Your praise and glory, until it is not us that shines in our lives, but the light of Christ shining through us. This we ask in Jesus' precious name, AMEN. The very God of gods, Who is eternal in substance and holy in nature, leads us beside still waters, and provides the refreshment we need - spirit, soul, and body, as we travel through life. He never fails to satisfy our days and years with good things - moment by moment we are kept secure in His love. The Lord's concern for each one of us is likened to the tenderness a father has for his beloved son or daughter. The loving compassion of every earthly father is completely eclipsed by the tender-hearted grace that God shows to each of His own. He knows our various weaknesses. He knows our human frame, our inner frailties, and is mindful that we are but dust. Yet in His mercy and grace, He has rescued us from a miry pit and bestowed on us such riches of His grace, that we should be forever glorifying His holy name. Let us never forget that just as a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on all of us who fear Him - and He is worthy to receive ALL the honor and praise, forever and ever. As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You that you are such a wonderful, compassionate Father to all Your children. Thank You that You know our inner frailties and remember that we are but dust. We praise and thank You for the many benefits and graces that You bestow on us day by day and moment by moment. Thank You for the loving care you have towards us and for the many benefits that are ours, by faith in Jesus. May we never hold these things lightly and bless Your holy name for Your goodness and grace. This we pray in Jesus' name, AMEN. God is faithful to bring us to an understanding of our own weakness so that when our faith is tested and tried, we will not rely on ourselves but on His strength to establish us and develop in us a more secure faith in Christ. God in His grace will use that trial to strengthen and develop our faith - and this is achieved when we are obedient to His Word and choose to keep the old sin nature, with all its sinful lusts nailed to the cross , so that we are not conformed to the world but are being transformed daily by the renewing of our minds.. as we look for Christ's any day return. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance Our United Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for the words and wisdom in the words of Peter. Give us a greater insight into the way that You use problems and pain, trials and tribulation to develop in us a faith that is precious to You, which when tried in affliction, it comes forth as pure gold. Help us to embrace the difficulties of life with a sober and stable mind that is rooted and grounded on the Word of God, in Jesus name we pray, AMEN. How precious are the trusting hearts of little children, and how much we can learn from their innocent example, of the need to develop a total trust in God, and show pure delight in the Lord Jesus Christ, this blesses the heart of God and honors His holy name. Today, Christ's arms of welcome are wide open to whosoever will, but all too often, adult pride and developed falsity keep us far from His tender embrace. But it is those with poverty of spirit, humility of heart, and a childlike faith in them, that can approach His throne of grace, with a simplicity that is so precious to our Lord. Let us in the power of His Holy Spirit, seek to develop that childlike disposition that is birthed from simple trust in His faithful Word, both here on earth and in His eternal kingdom, the life that reflects the Lord Jesus is the child of God that gives glory to the Father. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Our United Prayer:
Loving Father, how we long to be more child-like in our attitudes, with the sort of faith that trusts You like a child, and whose hearts are ever open towards You. Teach us, Lord, to live in purity of heart and gentleness of spirit, so that Jesus may be reflected through us, to those with whom we come in contact today. This we ask in His name and for His glory, AMEN. |
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