Month: September 2023

Scripture Psalms 8:4 What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?

Observation: I always wondered who am I that God would want to be with me? Compared to God I am less than an ant, yet His word tells me that He loves me and has sacrificed His son for me so that I may have eternity with Him. I think that is the difficult part for most people that the creator of all things, that has no beginning or end cares for us. I believe that is why so many religions have people doing works to go to Heaven, so at least we are doing something, but to just believe and have eternity with God is hard to receive. We need to be reminded that God created us to do just that is our purpose, to believe and have faith in Him no matter what obstacles might arise in our life. To love God and want to be with Him more than anything is His desire.

Application: I need to receive my Lord’s love and desire that He wants me and that I’m not a mistake, but made perfect for what He wants. I need to seek each day His will for my life and to seek the purpose He has created me for and fulfill it. I need to search the scriptures and seek His voice and commands then do them. I’m saved and now it is time to fulfill the reason that my Lord has created me for. I’m here for service and I need to start serving others in my Lord’s name.

Prayer: My Lord humble me before you take this spirit of evil from me as I look at my needs above others. Soften my heart, speak to your servant and command me in what you desire of me. I want to please you and receive what you have set aside for me. Help me so that I don’t miss any of the rewards you planned for me to receive and may they be used for your glory. I love you, help me live a life that proves it.

Scripture Psalms 7:8 The LORD shall judge the peoples; Judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, And according to my integrity within me.

Observation: We should be able to say judge me Oh Lord. It’s a scary thing to ask the Lord to judge ourselves, because we know how we are and that we deserve to be judged at times. Even when I’m supposing doing something for my Lord deep down there is something in it for me. Our decisions should be made on thinking of God first and others next, but very rarely does that happen our own interests always seem to creep up to the top. Being righteous will take a lot of time and practice and we need that discipline of knowing when we are not being righteous and that is where God’s judgment comes in. He’s a loving Father, but needs us to be righteous and will need to guide us from time to time.

Application: I need to be aware of God’s judgment in my life, even before I do something. I need to think it out to see if what I’m doing is His will or something I’m doing for myself and when I see it is a selfish manner, I need to be ready for the judgment I deserve. I need to know this is God’s discipline for me and I need to learn from it and be better in the future.

Prayer: My Lord continue to guide me through this life that I will honor you. Show me how to be righteous in your eyes and open them up to do what is right. I want to run this race well and I need your coaching to complete the race. Open my eyes and heart to you, I want to honor and obey everything you call me to do.

Scripture Psalms 6:2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

Observation: I believe we all want God’s mercy, but none of us deserve it. I know what I deserve and the life I led I deserved any trouble that came upon me, but because of God’s mercy I received so many more blessings that I don’t deserve. I’ve been struggling trying to discover what God has called me to do and the harder I try the weaker I see myself. I can’t go a minute without a negative thought or just losing my train of thought, I’m lazy and tired all the time. My body is weak and I feel like doing nothing. I need God’s mercy each day just to make it through, but I want to do so much more than that, I want to finish this race well and I can’t do it alone.

Application: I need to realize that I can’t do it alone, that I need the Holy Spirit to give me strength and guidance. I need to fight the temptation to do nothing and ask God for the strength that I will need to fulfill the purpose that I’m here. I need to be more positive and to trust my Lord completely no matter what and to draw nearer to Him each day through Bible reading, journaling and using what God has given me for His glory.

Prayer: Dear Lord have mercy on this sinner. I come before you broken and I need your mercy to carry one. Help me wake up each morning with joy, the joy of knowing that I can please you. Speak to your servant and command me to do your will and to make a difference for you. I love you and I want each day to please You.

Scripture Psalms 5:8 Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; Make Your way straight before my face.

Observation: Each year Teri and I go on a fast the week of Good Friday. My hope is that I will hear from my Lord and He will guide me, make His way straight before my face. I have such a hard time meditating or keeping quiet long enough to know what He desires of me. I want God to lead me, not my sinful ways, I’m so disparate to know what I should be doing. At times I feel His presence and I know I ‘m in His will, but so often I feel lost and confused and waste the precious time God has blessed me with.

Application: I need to spend more quality time with my Lord and be quiet in His presence. I know God knows my heart and desire to please Him and I need to trust that He will guide me. I truly want to please Him and He knows it, but I’m so lazy and self-centered. I need to give my life totally to my Lord and listen for His guidance.

Prayer: My Lord speak to me and command me on what You want me to do. Take all distractions from me and show me the path you want me on. I have only one purpose and that is to obey, so command your servant, for you deserve all of my love, obedience, praise and time.

Scripture Psalms 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD.

Observation: Is our sacrifice righteous? I fast the five days before Good Friday to draw closer to God, but do we? The fast is our sacrifice, but it needs to be given for the right reason. If we tell others so that we get acknowledgment it isn’t a righteous sacrifice. A sacrifice must be offered for the right reason and if our hearts are true and the reason, we are doing this is to draw closer to God then it’s a righteous sacrifice. However, if our sacrifice is for ourselves then it means nothing. We need to offer it knowing that God will honor our motive more than the actual sacrifice and we need to trust in Him that things will be done according to His will and not ours.

Application: I need to take this time and draw closer to my Lord. I shouldn’t be focused on being hungry, but how I might hear for my God. I need to trust in my Lord with all of my heart and listen to what He has to tell me. At all times my focus should be on God’s will and not my circumstances.

Prayer: My Lord receive this sacrifice; may it be Holy and pleasing to You. I want to know you more and what it is you desire of me. I want to get it right and I know time is running out here, help me make an eternal difference and when It’s time to come home you can receive me with open arms and a smile on your face.

Scripture Psalms 3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.

Observation: With God as my shield why am I still afraid. God has always been there for me and even if I should die, I would be home with my God, so what is it about this place that gives me fear. I allow the enemy to have his way with my mind. God is my shield, my strength and courage, however if I’m not focused on Him, but what my enemy puts before me I forget about God’s protection. God has always been there even before I became born again and when I think of Him and meditate on His word, I’m at peace. Unfortunately, I don’t stay focused on my God, but on me and what might happen without God’s protection. I fear because I chose to, God has given me a way out but I disregard His shield and go out to battle without any weapons or protection.

Application: God needs to be on my mind always and in my heart. As soon as I feel anxious at all I need to stop and pray and think of all that He has already gotten me through. I need to left Him up in my times of fear and ask Him what I should do. I need to trust in my God with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge Him and He will make my paths straight. God and not fear needs to rule my life.

Prayer: My Lord, my strength, my reason for living, please take charge and lead me each day. Protect me from the sinful nature I have and calm my spirit as I go out to battle each day. Continue to give me hope and a reason to live each day. Show me how to please you for you deserve the best I can give. I love you, please draw me near to you.

Scripture Psalms 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the LORD and against His Anointed, saying,

Observation: When you look at this world today, boy is this scripture true. Every country it’s seems is against God. We can’t pray in school anymore, a day doesn’t go by that some atheist group isn’t trying to take down a cross or Christian symbol, Christmas can’t be used in so many venues now and blasphemy is more prevalent than worship. The devil has done a great job using our rulers against God and turning His people either away or sitting idly by. Our country that was founded by Christian influence now is teaching our children lies and drawing farther away from our Lord and closer to Hell.

Application: I need to fight for my Lord and not to stray from the path that He has placed me on. I need to lead others back to Him and be an example of God’s faithfulness, love and grace. I need to ask my Lord what He wants of me and that I will do whatever He commands me to do. I need to be a better example of a loving Christian and not be swayed by others, but to stand firm in God’s word no matter what.

Prayer: My Lord come dear Jesus come and rid this place of all the evil we have placed in it. Until then please use your servants, give us courage, wisdom and strength to fight for you. To help overcome the evil rulers of this world and draw others close to the true King. May you once again reign in this world or the new one you will create. May we be faithful until your return.