Find You on my Knees
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. (Psalm 62:1-2)
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No More Grumbling
When Jesus came to the place, He looked up and said to him, “Zaccheus, hurry and come down, for today I must stay at your house.” And he hurried and came down and received Him gladly. When they saw it, they all began to grumble, saying, “He has gone to be the guest of a man who is a sinner. (Luke 19:5-7, NASB)
Dear Father God, I’m so sorry for the times I have grumbled and complained when I have watched You work in others. I’m sorry for my critical and judgmental spirit at times. Lord, I pray that You will help me to be constantly aware of my own sin and my need for Christ. May I not judge anyone around me but be thankful for the times when You are at work in others.
Filled with Awe
They were now on the way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear. (Mark 10:32, NLT)
Lord, the closer I walk with You the more I live in awe of You. The closer I get to You through reading the Word and applying it to my life, the more secure I feel in the steps I take. I find comfort in Your peace that passes all understanding. I find strength in the words You have written to me. I find joy in Your great faithfulness. And I find hope in all Your promises. The closer I get to You the more my life takes on meaning and purpose.
No Comparison
When those hired first came, they thought that they would receive more; but each of them also received a denarius.
When they received it, they grumbled at the landowner, saying, ‘These last men have worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden and the scorching heat of the day.’ But he answered and said to one of them, ‘Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for a denarius? Take what is yours and go, but I wish to give to this last man the same as to you. Is it not lawful for me to do what I wish with what is my own? Or is your eye envious because I am generous?’ So the last shall be first, and the first last.” ~Matthew 20:10-16 (NASB)
Dear Father God, I pray that I will not be distracted by what You do for others. May I not be jealous and may I not covet what You give to anyone. May I rejoice in what I’ve been given and may I never begrudge anyone anything.
Persistent Widow
Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit. He said, “There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: ‘My rights are being violated. Protect me!’
“He never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to himself, ‘I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think. But because this widow won’t quit badgering me, I’d better do something and see that she gets justice—otherwise I’m going to end up beaten black-and-blue by her pounding.’”
Then the Master said, “Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won’t step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won’t he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?” ~Luke 18:1-8 (MSG)