6:55 AM Sunny 75
Thank You, Father, for the return of my journal/notebook. I have not prayed any less this past week, but it helps me to stay "on task" and keep my thoughts together when I write, or journal. Thank You, for so much…my salvation (which still defies understanding); the family you gave me and how blessed I am; my ministry - actually using one like me for Your purposes (Your grace runs deeps for Your people); my health, which I will never take for granted. Troubles come -- You promised they would -- but my future is You and the New Heaven and New Earth! Praise belongs to You. You are the One and Only Creator, Sustainer, Savior, and Sovereign. Period. One day You will bring about a just conclusion to this mess we've made.
Proverbs 30
Lord, give me neither poverty or wealth v8. All I need is enough to live moderately and serve You. Too much wealth and I could be consumed with managing it, or even put more confidence in my resources than in Your resources. Don't give me too much or too little. I already have more than I need to serve You. May the resources and possessions I have be tools for Your service.
The Words that come from You are pure, unlike the words of men v5, and it isn't necessary to add to Your words v6. Your Word, along with the Spirit's light, speaks for itself. When You say something we don't need to clarify it; make it palatable; or fit it into our fallen culture. Your Word: it is what it is! For this I give You praise and thanksgiving. Keep me into Your Word and help me, please help me, to live according to Your Word. I'm the first to tell You it's not easy. Coming out of the world I have tendencies that disappoint You and disgust me. You are not surprised because You know what I am and where I came from. I am only dust. But I'm dust that You created, continue to love and have saved for all time and eternity. Thank You for revealing all of this through Your Words that are pure.
In the Name of Jesus Christ, the crucified and risen Son of God, and in the power of His blood, I ask for a hedge of protection around myself, my family, and my flock.
Give me the mind of Christ today; protect my heart and affections; help me recall and obey Your truth (You are the Truth); give me opportunity to share something of Your goodness with someone today who needs to know Your grace; increase my faith and help me recall and appropriate Your Word. This is my armor…You are my armor: v7 You are a shield to those who take refuge in You.
Lord Jesus, be glorified today and help me be second.
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