Start with Prayer

Scripture Neh 11:17 Mattaniah the son of Micha, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, the leader who began the thanksgiving with prayer; Bakbukiah, the second among his brethren; and Abda the son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.

Observation: It is interesting that the leader began the thanksgiving in prayer and was recognized in the scripture for doing so. We should start everything in prayer, every endeavor, decision, act of service or even speaking most of the time and in those prayers we should always start with thanksgiving. We need to recognize that God has given us all and He deserves are all. Prayer is the way to draw close to our Lord and ask for direction, the direction that will glorify Him

Application: I go about things with so little thought and without consulting my Lord and so many times things go wrong. I think that I can do things in my own power without realizing I can’t do anything apart from God. I need to stop before doing anything and bring it to my Master in prayer and ask for His guidance and ask what would bring Him joy, how can I use every situation to worship Him. I’m only here to serve God and nothing else and I need to know how.

Prayer: My Lord help me slow down and open my eyes to you. May I bring everything to you in prayer and then wait until I hear from you before I proceed. You deserve all I have including my time and love and yet I give you so little of both. Help me finish well that there will be no doubt about my love for you.