Proverbs 3
In James 1, we are referred to as God's firstfruits:
In the same verses, James reminds us that all good and perfect gifts are from God (see also Colossians 1:16-18).
God wants us to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to Him (Romans 12:1). When we submit our lives over to God, we no longer live but God lives in us (Galatians 2:20). As such we belong to Christ (Paul refers to himself as a servant of Christ in Romans 1:1) and everything was created by and for God and should desire to honor God as Proverbs 3:9-10 encourage us to do.
We should be cheerful (see also 2 Corinthians 9:7)- this is an indication that we desire to honor God.
My Prayer: God, I know I belong to You, I have been created by You and for You, and that all good things come from You. I know You want me to be cheerful and You want me to offer myself and my life as a living sacrifice. That is my hope and prayer. You are a great God and You have blessed me beyond what I deserve and again I know it comes solely from You. Thank You Jesus - I am undeserving. I often fail to live for You. Please forgive me. Help me overcome and turn from my sin 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. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. v9-10
In James 1, we are referred to as God's firstfruits:
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. James 1:17-18
In the same verses, James reminds us that all good and perfect gifts are from God (see also Colossians 1:16-18).
God wants us to offer ourselves as a living sacrifice to Him (Romans 12:1). When we submit our lives over to God, we no longer live but God lives in us (Galatians 2:20). As such we belong to Christ (Paul refers to himself as a servant of Christ in Romans 1:1) and everything was created by and for God and should desire to honor God as Proverbs 3:9-10 encourage us to do.
We should be cheerful (see also 2 Corinthians 9:7)- this is an indication that we desire to honor God.
My Prayer: God, I know I belong to You, I have been created by You and for You, and that all good things come from You. I know You want me to be cheerful and You want me to offer myself and my life as a living sacrifice. That is my hope and prayer. You are a great God and You have blessed me beyond what I deserve and again I know it comes solely from You. Thank You Jesus - I am undeserving. I often fail to live for You. Please forgive me. Help me overcome and turn from my sin 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. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Please heal and cure her of her cancer and the side effects from chemo. Help me lead and serve Lisa, Zach, and Dustin...and serve You. Help me understand, be obedient to and apply Your message for me today and every day.
