Exalt
Category: Scripture
Help To and From Others
This concept can be a bit of a double edged sword. Sometimes people are too prideful to ask for help. There are times others are too prideful to give help. There are times don’t know what to ask for or what to give. Sounds pretty tough doesn’t it.
This is why I am grateful for prayer. This can help me figure out what help to ask for or give. Praying helps us focus on the neediness of humanity and reminds us of the the glory of God.
So pray about how to live this verse . Helping and being helped is honoring to God.
Dear Heavenly Father, please give us the wisdom to know how to help and be helped. Please guide us as we seek to live this verse.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Strength, Blessing, and Peace
Quietly Wait
I have yet to hear about someone who is good at waiting. I think this is one of those life-long lessons. Lamentations tells us of God’s goodness to those who wait. While we aren’t good at waiting – we do a lot of it. And God is good to us.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the goodness that awaits those who wait for You. Please help us with the challenges that make it hard to wait. We need You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Solid Foundation
No one likes a shaky foundation. That is one reason some people don’t like being on boats. It can feel unstable. The Bible tells us how to have a solid foundation in life. We are to hear and act on the words God gave. If we do that we will have stability.
It is easy to say God’s Word gives stability. The reality is that we have to wrestle with the words as we read and study the Bible. Thankfully, God sent believers the Holy Spirit to help.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us the Bible and the Holy Spirit for the sake of a solid foundation. Please help us to put the time and effort into reading and studying Your Word so we can enjoy the stability You provide.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Give Credit
What is Good
God has given us information about what is good. God has given commands – commands that He has the right to give. This verse gives a simple list. Act justly. Love faithfulness. Walk humbly with God.
I’ll admit it is not always simple to follow those things. Pride in self interrupts other serving humility. Faithfulness requires hard work. Living justice when that is not what is happening around us can become tiring. However, God promises to be with those who trust in His Son. He promises the grace we need to obey His commands.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for telling us what is good. Thank You for providing the help we need to obey Your commands. I ask for strength to act justly, love faithfulness and walk humbly with You.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
Ask with Effort
Today’s verse gives us 3 actions and 3 results. The actions are ask, seek and knock. Asking is fairly easy, but the word seek requires more effort. God doesn’t just give us good gifts. He asks us to work. The beauty of this passage is that God is willing to reward that work. The Bible doesn’t give us all the specifics of what God will do, but I believe we can see God’s hand if we watch.
So take time to ask, seek and knock. The results are from God. What could be better?
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the guidelines You have given in Your Word. Please help us to put the effort into asking, seeking and knocking. Thank you for providing the results for us.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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Comforting
I am so thankful for the comfort God provides through our trials. This doesn’t mean that we will always have warm fuzzies and happy emotions. However, God knows how to provide Bible verses, hugs from friends, and many other joys that bring comfort.
One reason for the comfort is to pass that along to others. We know from experience how precious it is to receive comfort. What could be better than give the same to others?
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort you provide. Please give us the strength and joy to pass that comfort to others.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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