Today’s verse tells us that Jesus is unchanging. I am so thankful I can count on Who He is. This is another way to praise our amazing God.
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so thankful that You are unchanging. I am in awe that You are so patient with my constantly changing nature. You are worthy of great praise.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
I have spent a lot of time thinking about Jesus’ example prayer. A few years ago I did several blog posts on the different portions of that prayer. One of my areas of struggle is trying to think through today’s application of Jesus’ prayer. He didn’t want us to continually pray His prayer verbatim. So for a time I want to look at specific ways to praise God.
The first part of Jesus’ prayer says, “Our Father in Heaven, Holy is Your name.” God’s holiness is an amazing character trait. Today’s verse in Revelation talks about God’s worthiness. In this case we read about God being the reason for the existence of all things. God deserves “to receive glory and honor and power”. I want to praise God for His worth.
Dear Heavenly Father, You are worthy for more glory than I can give. Please accept my small voice of praise for being the reason we all “exist and were created”. Thank You for the examples and prompts for how to pray and praise You.
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.
God has been teaching me about prayer for the last several years. I wish I could say that I mastered the lesson – not in this life. I am thankful for verses like this one that remind us to seek God. We should have God in every part of our lives. God invites us to “seek His strength and presence continually.” That is an invitation I plan on accepting again and again.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for inviting us to share in Your strength and presence. Please help us to continue to seek You over and over again.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
The Bible gives us instruction to put others first in several passages. In this passage we know that our love needs to be genuine, not fake. In this verse, we are told to put others before ourselves. Some translations tell us to try to outdo others in showing love. The point is not to have a contest, but to put others first. I know this can be challenging at times, but God offers help through His Word and the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the help You give. We know we need You. Please help us to remember to go to You frequently for the help You offer.
I pray this in Jesus’ name.
God is so good.
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