Month: August 2021

Scripture: Revelations 8:[4] The smoke of the incense, together with the prayers of the saints, went up before God from the angel’s hand.

Observation: I pray every day, but so often my prayers become repetitious and I day dream and forget what I asked God. I forget who I’m talking to, the creator of all and my Master and yet He listens to me. My prayers are brought before Him and He hears and fulfills my requests. I think of all I have asked of him and how many of these prayers were answered and I’m in awe.

Application: My prayers should be filled with thanksgiving also remembering who has granted me an audience and to make my requests honoring and in His will. I’m here for God and not the other way around so I need to honor Him with my prayers as well as my actions and thoughts.

Prayer: Dear Lord I ask to be the man that you want me to be. I need strength, courage and wisdom to fill this request and I ask boldly for them, knowing that you will grant them to me in your timing and according to your will for my life.

Scripture: Revelations 7:17 For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd;
he will lead them to springs of living water.
And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.”

Observation: Image to have every tear wiped away. The pain of depression, uncertainty, poor health, rejection, loneliness, and all the pain this world has to offer. To have my Lord and savior lead me each day to living waters and peace. To have joy I didn’t know existed would be the norm instead of the pain of this world. To feel love instead of hatred for the rest of eternity, that is what is ahead for me.

Application: Knowing what God has in store for me it’s time to share this great treasure with others so they may be able to share the joy with Jesus forever. I’m here for only a little while longer and I need to make a difference while I’m here.

Prayer: Dear Lord I can’t wait to get home with you. Please show me how to run this race until I get there so I may hear the words, “well done good and faithful servant.”

Scripture: Revelations 6:[10] They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?”

Observation: I look around me and all the evil that is in this world and I wonder how long God is going to let this go on. I know He doesn’t want anyone to perish but each day seems worst then the last. We continue to take God out of our lives, schools and government. Homosexuality has become an alternative lifestyle, while sexual immorality grows rapidly.

Application: It is not my place to judge others and the condition of the world, but God has given me a job to do. I need to focus on what God desires of me more then what others are doing. I know that God doesn’t what any to perish, but what am I doing about it? I need to be making a difference in the lives of others so that they may receive God’s free gift of salvation.

Prayer: Dear Lord I’m beginning to really hate this place. Show me how to make it better even if it’s for one person. Give me strength and wisdom to do the things that will please you.