Psalm 115
Whatever blessings we experience it is because of God alone - we must remain humble. Too often in my life I have placed myself before or above God because of my arrogance. I am thankful God has helped grow in this area.
See also this post and other posts on arrogance.
Joseph's story is also instructive.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an awesome God You are that You have blessed me - and done so abundantly. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessings. I have too often placed myself in place or above God - and from time to time I know I continue to do so. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
Not to us, Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. v1
Whatever blessings we experience it is because of God alone - we must remain humble. Too often in my life I have placed myself before or above God because of my arrogance. I am thankful God has helped grow in this area.
But remember the Lord
your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and
so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your ancestors, as it is
today. Deuteronomy 8:18
See also this post and other posts on arrogance.
Joseph's story is also instructive.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, what an awesome God You are that You have blessed me - and done so abundantly. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love and blessings. I have too often placed myself in place or above God - and from time to time I know I continue to do so. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from such sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You do. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
