Month: March 2023

It’s God who Gives

Scripture 1 Kings 5:4 But now the LORD my God has given me rest on every side; there is neither adversary nor evil occurrence.

Observation: Only in God will we find peace and only in that peace will we find rest. Everything I have comes from God, whatever possessions, skills, abilities, health and peace comes from my Lord. My Lord has given me so much and there is so much more I can have, but like any gift you have to receive it. Each day God is offering me chances and blessings and I don’t know how many I’ve missed being focused on other things, but He continues to offer. I wonder how much I’ve missed not being focused on my God, the devil gets my attention way too much.

Application: I need to meditate on my Lord and His word. I need to be ready to receive the blessings He is so willing to give. I need to get passed the idea that I don’t deserve anything, because I don’t but understand that it is my Lord’s pleasure to give good gifts to his children. Until my attention is on God I’ll continue to miss the opportunities He places in my path, so each day I need to be ready to spend much more time with My Master and much less time with my own sinful thoughts.

Prayer: My Lord I thank you for all you give me and the heart you have to give me even more. Help me be ready to receive the blessings you have in store for me and soften my heart that I may be forever grateful for your generosity and love. My greatest gift is to know you more. I love you with all of my heart, help me love you with all of my mind.

Receiving he Wisdom of God

Scripture 1 Kings 4:29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.

Observation: God gives wisdom to each of his children. It appears He gave Solomon more than anyone else, but I don’t think we realize the potential of the wisdom that was given to us. Our problem most of the time is that we restrict our wisdom on what we know, instead of inquiring of God to expand that wisdom. The answers to life’s situations are all in the Bible and God hasn’t missed a one. We search what God desires are wisdom increases to not what only we know, but what God will reveal to us. God gives wisdom and that does not mean the ability to learn from birth, but He gives wisdom every day if we ask, as Solomon did.

Application: I need to stop trying to figure out everything myself. I need to humble myself and go before the Lord and ask for His guidance and to give me more wisdom to do the things He wants me to do, the way He wants them done. Before making any major decision or a decision that might impact someone else’s life I need to go before my Lord and ask for the wisdom to do what is right and honoring to Him.

Prayer: My Lord like Solomon I ask you for wisdom. Wisdom to live this life in a way that is pleasing to you. My mind is going all of the times deciding what to do and I need your help to stop me and quiet my heart and listen to your counsel. I love you Lord and I want to do what is right in your eyes.

Loving the Lord

Scripture 1 Kings 3:3 And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places.

Observation: We are called to love the Lord with all of our heart, mind and soul, but when others see us can they see that love. I know it’s not that evident in my life most of the time. I want to be like Solomon loving the Lord and obeying everything He asks of me. I want that to be the first thing on my mind and heart, just to love my Lord, because when you love someone you want them to be happy, you want to honor them, it’s not a duty, but just second nature to please that person you love so much. I do love my Lord, but He’s not where He should be in my life, first.

Application: God needs to be where He deserves, first in my life. He should be the center of my attention, the reason I live and the one I want to please above all others. I want people to know how much I love my Lord just by my actions and words. Each morning when I start my day out in prayer I need to continue that throughout the day by focusing on why I’m here, because I’m only here because my Lord desires it so and I need to honor my Lord with this life He has blessed me with.

Prayer: Oh my Lord I do love you, but forgive me for not giving you the attention you deserve. Show me how to live this life in a way that pleases you. I want to make you smile and I want you to laugh knowing how much I love you. I need the help of the Holy Spirit, because I am a sinner and a self centered man, give me strength and wisdom to have you on my mind all day long.