Who we are, what becomes of us in life, and what we accomplish of significance are all in God’s hands. We cannot achieve lasting honor for ourselves without his blessing. We cannot secure our future or our safety without his protection and blessing. The basis of all achievement and glory is dependent upon our willingly placing our lives in his care.
My Prayer…
O Rock, Fortress of my life, I place myself in your care. Take charge of my future and use me for your glory. In you I take refuge and on your strength I rely to make my days worthwhile. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today’s Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.
I have some small, feathered creatures that scratch the ground, eat bugs and lay eggs right inside my chicken shed! They sure look and act a lot like chickens! Now to guard these birds, our big watch dog performs her job by laying out in the yard so she can scan the chickens, the driveway and 3 sides of our house at the same time. She’s truly an outdoor sentry, built with a booming woof-woof alarm. We also have an indoor dog who jumps into laps and melts into arms like a professional snuggler. Her main job is to be cute and to say, “pet me!” If I rated my animals by their nearly flawless job performance, I’d give them all tens because they do exactly what they are supposed to do! And this is the point for today. In Psalm 148 we see that all creation praises the Lord. Stars and the heavens, lightning and hail, beasts and all cattle, creeping things and flying fowl…. From gnats to elephants – all creation praises God by doing exactly what they were created to do!! When my dogs live and act like they were created to act – that’s when they are the happiest! When my chickens scratch the ground and lay eggs – guess what – that’s when they are happiest too. What about us? If we can figure out why were we created and what’s our purpose – and live that way – it makes perfect sense that at those times – we will truly be the happiest! So if all of creation praises God, I have to believe that our purpose must also be to praise God. And we do this the very best when we spend time with God to be blessed by God, and carry that time forward into our day, so we can be God’s blessing to others! It’s just that simple. Sit down in a quiet spot and pull out God’s book. Perhaps read a chapter or two from Luke or James (my favorites) and then have a chat with the one who made you! By doing this, we can’t help but grow – to become the very best version of ourselves. We become true to ourselves and ultimately true to our purpose of praising God! Try it – you’ll like it.
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Wisdom is that elusive quality we respect in others and find so difficult to develop in ourselves. Yet God promises it to those who really ask. But remember the secret of ASKing — asking, seeking, and knocking. Or better yet, check out Proverbs 2. Wisdom is ours only if we seek it above all other possessions and value it above all other diversions. God longs to impart it, but there is something about spiritual wisdom that demands we value it before we can receive it.
My Prayer…
Gracious giver of all good gifts, please bless me with wisdom today. Let me reflect your will and live for your glory in all my decisions. Let your Kingdom guide my heart as I make my choices and have your Spirit lead me in your ways. I confess, Father, that I cannot guide my own steps without your help. So grant me wisdom this day. I pray in Jesus name. Amen.
The Thoughts and Prayer on Today’s Verse are written by Phil Ware. You can email questions or comments to phil@verseoftheday.com.
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