Month: April 2022

Scripture: 1 Peter 1: [8] Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy,

Observation: I do believe and love my Lord, but so often my actions don’t show it. Jesus has taken my depression and has been able to use it for God’s glory and has filled my life with joy, but when my eyes are off of Him and I look at myself or this world I can get dragged right back down. I know my Lord exists and that He loves me and shows me each day His love.

Application: My focus should always be that I belong to my Lord and whatever I do I need to see if it pleases Him or am I just trying to please myself. My Lord is the source of my joy and without Him I am only a sinful man with no hope. I need to show my love for my Lord not only to Him but to others so that they may be drawn closer to Him.

Prayer: My Lord you are the source of my love and joy. Draw me closer to you so that I may feel your embrace and be guided by your love. Help me understand your desires for me and continue to fill my life with joy.

Scripture: James 5: [16] Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.

Observation: Beside Teri I don’t really talk or confide in anyone else. I don’t have an accountability partner or someone I can call to pray with. Even now I’m writing this having one of the worst colds I remember having and I can’t think of anyone to call to pray with me. I talk to several people at church but it’s superficial and for that moment. To be a righteous man I believe you need to be around people and to be part of the body and now that I’m alone at home I see how I have distanced myself from others.

Application: I need to be more part of the church and others lives. I need others and I believe they need me to. I want to be righteous and part of God’s plan and I know His plan involves touching others with the gifts He has given me.

Prayer: Dear Lord guide me to others and may I not be selfish with the time you have given me. May I use it to be with others and to be part of your plan for our lives. Heal me if it is your will or open my eyes to see why I’m suffering now and that it wouldn’t be wasted time.