Category: Scripture

Humility and Exaltation

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Humbling ourselves is not an easy thing to do. We have to realize our self importance isn’t really that important. However, when we do humble ourselves, God tells us the He will exalt us – at the proper time. Sounds like waiting to me. God doesn’t promise to give us what we want, when we want it. God promises to help us with our cares. Because He cares. That is a powerful message.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the advice You give in Your Word. Thank You for the joys You have planned for our future. Please help us as we wait. I praise You for Your care.

I pray this in Jesus’ name.

God is so good.

Help To and From Others

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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.

Quietly Wait

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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

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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.