As we get full swing into 2025, I want to remember that there is work to do. God tells us to be diligent. The Bible tells us how to be “approved to God”. We need to work towards that goal.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the instruction and encouragement You give us in Your Word. Please help us to obey what You have commanded. There is nothing better.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. 27 And He who searches hearts knows what is the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those whom He foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, in order that He might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those whom He predestined He also called, and those whom He called he also justified, and those whom He justified He also glorified.
Last week I talked about how I must believe that God will give wisdom. I know that can be a weakness for me. I am thankful for this passage in Romans that tells me the Holy Spirit intercedes for me when I don’t know what to pray. He gives support to help in my greatest time of need.
I know there are times that my faith can be weak. God has provided help for those of us who have trusted in Jesus Christ. God gives what I need.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Spirit to help me when I don’t know how to pray. I cling to that promise. May Your name be praised for this marvelous gift.
I praise this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I have often thought about when to speak up and when to be quiet. I think we prefer the speaking side of that discussion. Proverbs gives us a view of when talking isn’t good. If the evil man would keep his mouth shut, he would be better off. On the flip side the innocent don’t have trouble. It makes me wonder what they have or haven’t said.
Verse 14 talks about working and enjoying the results of that hard work. I think some of that hard work is related to figuring out when and how to speak. Reading God’s Word and praying are two tools I use to help me in that area.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You again for the wisdom in Your Word. Please guide my words that I might be Your tool to draw others closer to You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
The Bible tells us that wisdom and understanding have a voice. I think we can often struggle listening to that voice. Life is full. I know my to do list never seems to shrink. Without priorities, we risk wasting time. My prayer is to efficiently use the time I have each day for the honor and glory of God. I have a long way to go.
I need to start with listening to wisdom and understanding. They come first from God’s Word and then from other believers who have faithfully studied and lived God’s way. There is no better way.
Dear Heavenly Father, please help me to listen to the voice of wisdom and understanding. I need Your help to discern what is right according to Your ways. Please guide me and help me to be a positive influence in those around me.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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