Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing for the lilies of the field and reminding us that we are more important. Please help us when we struggle with worry. Help us to take each day as it comes. We are prone to look for the trouble of the future instead of just for today.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that you want us to seek You. Those who seek You are blessed by the rewards You give. Please help us to continue to seek You. We are prone to falter or look to our own strength. There is no joy there. As we seek You, Your name will be honored and glorified. What great joy!
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Dear Heavenly Father, we like action when we feel good about the action and the results. However, our action needs to be based in Your word as You have told us in these verses. Please guide us to take faithful action according to the instructions in the Bible. We need Your help to act appropriately and enjoy the blessing.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
One of the challenges of studying the Bible is defining the terms as God intended. We are prone to putting our own definitions to the words. Jesus’ example prayer tells us to ask God for our “daily bread”. This is talking about the basic needs of life. I’m sure there is debate about what needs really are.
We can ask confidently for our needs according to Jesus’ example prayer. We know God will answer according to today’s verse. As we humble ourselves before God, He will direct our prayers to ask for what is truly needed.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing our needs. Thank You for sharing Your riches with us. Please guide our prayers to be humble in asking for our needs.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
There is loads of trouble in this world. Reading and watching the news gives us the specifics. I am so thankful that God has overcome the world. This is a huge benefit of living life on God’s side.
I like how Corrie Ten Boom viewed tribulation. “If you look at the world, you’ll be distressed. If you look within, you’ll be depressed. If you look at God you’ll be at rest.”
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for overcoming the world. Please help us to look to You as we navigate the tribulation in this world. We need You to help us rest.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I was the recipient of good this week. A friend from church sold me a nice vehicle that was an upgrade from my previous vehicle. I appreciate that I can trust the seller – knowing this family’s faith in God. We can’t always trust people in society today. I am extra thankful when I know someone who is honest.
God gives us a command to do good to everyone. However, God gives an emphasis on those who are a part of God’s family. I am grateful when God’s family does good for me. I want to watch for opportunities to do good to others. It frequently starts with prayer.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for providing a new to me vehicle through my fellow believer. Please help me to share good with others as opportunities arise. Thank You for blessings through other believers.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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