Proverbs 18
I know one of my struggles is arrogance and pride; I too often - without feeling the need to go to the Lord in prayer - believe I know the correct course of action or words to say. Yet we should be going the Lord for wisdom in all things.
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:9-12
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
Reading God's word is important but is not sufficient - we must also go to God in prayer.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus what an awesome God You are - You are so full of patience and love for me - even though I know I continue to fall short of what You expect and desire for me. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help me lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus so that You can be their Lord and Savior as their choice. Help me lead and serve my family and You Jesus. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Before a downfall the heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor. v12
I know one of my struggles is arrogance and pride; I too often - without feeling the need to go to the Lord in prayer - believe I know the correct course of action or words to say. Yet we should be going the Lord for wisdom in all things.
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. Colossians 1:9-12
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. Ephesians 6:18
Reading God's word is important but is not sufficient - we must also go to God in prayer.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus what an awesome God You are - You are so full of patience and love for me - even though I know I continue to fall short of what You expect and desire for me. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind. Help me love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give me strength. Give Lisa strength. Help me lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus so that You can be their Lord and Savior as their choice. Help me lead and serve my family and You Jesus. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
