1 Corinthians 3
I've been praying regularly that I grow in Christ. God wants us to be good stewards of what He places in our care, whether these are money, skills, children, etc.
Paul writes to the church in Corinth:
The implication is that we NEED to be ready...we should be growing. I am also thinking of the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God in that You give all of Your children an abundance of provision so that we may grow. This provision comes in many forms, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the church, brothers and sisters in Christ, etc. What a great God that You provide in such abundance! I am not worth such abundance...I am selfish, harsh with my thoughts, words and actions. I am quick to anger and slow to listen...I am impatient, prideful, etc. The list goes on and on. Thank You that You love me anyway Jesus but please forgive me...help me turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building. v8-9
I've been praying regularly that I grow in Christ. God wants us to be good stewards of what He places in our care, whether these are money, skills, children, etc.
Paul writes to the church in Corinth:
I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet ready for it. Indeed, you are still not ready. v2
The implication is that we NEED to be ready...we should be growing. I am also thinking of the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25:14-30.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God in that You give all of Your children an abundance of provision so that we may grow. This provision comes in many forms, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the church, brothers and sisters in Christ, etc. What a great God that You provide in such abundance! I am not worth such abundance...I am selfish, harsh with my thoughts, words and actions. I am quick to anger and slow to listen...I am impatient, prideful, etc. The list goes on and on. Thank You that You love me anyway Jesus but please forgive me...help me turn from such sin and towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart soul, mind and strength. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
