1 Chronicles 13:2 - Then he addressed the entire assembly of Israel as follows: "If you approve and if it is the will of the Lord our God, let us send messages to all the Israelites throughout the land, including the priests and Levites in their towns and pasteurelands. Let us invite them to come and join us."
When David wanted to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, he went about it the wrong way. As a result a man was killed (Uzzah), and things didn't go well to the point that they were delayed in bringing the Ark to Jerusalem.
This passage tells us how David had gone about bringing the Ark to Jerusalem. First, he consulted his generals and captains of the army (verse 1). Then when he addressed the assembly, he said if they approved and it was the will of God. Therein lies the problem. He planned then asked God to bless his plans.
I've been taking an Algebra class lately, and one of the biggest things that is stressed throughout when solving these evil little equations, is following the order of operations. It is very easy to do things the way we see fit, and not involve God. The problem is, if it's not God's will for us, it's not going to turn out right. While I am convinced that Algebra is the work of the devil, it does give us useful tools for every day life. It teaches us to follow structure and think logically when working on something. The Bible teaches that the structure we follow and the logic we process should begin and end with God.
In his book Pursued, Jud Wilhite talks about how much we rely on God's strength and don't realize it. He tells a story how he was convinced that everything he had accomplished he did "On his own with God" (Chapter 4). He points out that when the foolishness of his train of thought was brought to his attention, he realized that he did none of it on his own and that everything he accomplished was a gift from God. Because of God's grace.
It's hard to see where we fall short, or to see where we do things the wrong way. God will often put people in our paths to point things out that He needs us to see so that we can follow the proper order of operations and do them the right way. We have to remember that God's will is perfect and that what we do has little significance, impact, or chance of success when we don't involve Him first. Our order of operations for life needs to start with Him so that He can tell us the correct steps to take to follow, and then end with Him when we give Him the glory for our success.
Dear Lord, thank You so much for showing me where to go and how to do things. I know that I may have a tendency to follow my own plans from time to time and not involve You. For that I am sorry. I am also grateful for Your unfailing love and grace that allows me to come to You in prayer and receive Your forgiveness. I pray for those that have failed to pray before planning. My prayer is that they will see that they need to rely on Your gifts and Your grace to live the life You have planned for them. I know You will put the right people in their paths to show them. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Tear Your Heart
Joel 2:13 - "Don't tear your clothing in grief, but tear your hearts instead." Return to the Lord your God, for He is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He is eager to relent and not punish.
To show your grief, the custom in ancient times was to tear your clothes. But that was just an outward expression of your grief. God wants us to tear our hearts when we are grieved.
What, why?! That sounds painful! Well everything that is true about us, good or bad, comes from our heart. Our heart reveals our true nature. Jesus talked about this when he was talking about inner purity and He said that the words we speak come from the heart, and that is what defiles us (Matthew 15:18).
In this passage from Joel, the people were grieved because they believed that God had abandoned them. They tore their clothing in grief, and believed that if they showed God that they were grieved, He would return to them. But God had never left them. He knew their hearts, and that's what needed to be changed, not their Armani Tunic's (they had Armani back then, right?).
It's easy for us to walk around and look sad or depressed because we believe that God isn't listening to us. It gets us attention from people, and they tend to share in our misery and try to lift us up, or further encourage us to walk away from God (depending on their beliefs). If we really want to hear from God, to commune with Him, and have an intimate relationship with Him, we have to turn (see: tear) our hearts to Him. We have to tear them in grief and let Him inside so He can transform us from the inside out. As Paul said, that is the way to truly worship Him (Romans 12:1-2).
Am I tearing my heart to let God in every day?
Dear Abba Father, thank You for showing me the path to You through Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank You for Your Word that gives me the instructions I need to live a life dedicated to You and Your Heavenly Kingdom. Please give me the strength and courage to keep my heart focused on You every day, and to keep my heart open to You so that You can come inside and change me more every day. I pray for those that haven't opened up to You. My prayer is that they will stop going through the motions of acknowledging You so that others can see, and open their hearts to You so that You can come in and change them for the better. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
To show your grief, the custom in ancient times was to tear your clothes. But that was just an outward expression of your grief. God wants us to tear our hearts when we are grieved.
What, why?! That sounds painful! Well everything that is true about us, good or bad, comes from our heart. Our heart reveals our true nature. Jesus talked about this when he was talking about inner purity and He said that the words we speak come from the heart, and that is what defiles us (Matthew 15:18).
In this passage from Joel, the people were grieved because they believed that God had abandoned them. They tore their clothing in grief, and believed that if they showed God that they were grieved, He would return to them. But God had never left them. He knew their hearts, and that's what needed to be changed, not their Armani Tunic's (they had Armani back then, right?).
It's easy for us to walk around and look sad or depressed because we believe that God isn't listening to us. It gets us attention from people, and they tend to share in our misery and try to lift us up, or further encourage us to walk away from God (depending on their beliefs). If we really want to hear from God, to commune with Him, and have an intimate relationship with Him, we have to turn (see: tear) our hearts to Him. We have to tear them in grief and let Him inside so He can transform us from the inside out. As Paul said, that is the way to truly worship Him (Romans 12:1-2).
Am I tearing my heart to let God in every day?
Dear Abba Father, thank You for showing me the path to You through Your Son Jesus Christ. Thank You for Your Word that gives me the instructions I need to live a life dedicated to You and Your Heavenly Kingdom. Please give me the strength and courage to keep my heart focused on You every day, and to keep my heart open to You so that You can come inside and change me more every day. I pray for those that haven't opened up to You. My prayer is that they will stop going through the motions of acknowledging You so that others can see, and open their hearts to You so that You can come in and change them for the better. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Just Passing Through
1 Peter 1:6 - So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while.
I love Peter's reminder that no matter what we go through - whether it is physical, emotional, or psychological pain - it is all temporary. Peter compares the suffering we are going through and will go through to gold being refined and purified in fire (verse 7). But Peter promises that there is wonderful joy ahead.
Paul talked about this quite a bit as well. In 2 Corinthians 4:17 Paul said that our troubles are small and won't last. I really liked how Paul said that the glory that they produce outweighs them and will last forever. These are both great reminders that nothing can hurt us. It will all get better.
Easier said than done, right? It can be so hard to see things down the road when you're going through a hard time. It feels like it is next to impossible to see the good that will come out of a trial. We get stuck in a situation and it just feels like there is no end to it.
I have been dealing with a tough situation at work for the last 6 months, that has tested just about every bit of patience and understanding that I have. Looking at things with an eternal perspective is the key to me keeping my sanity and I have a hard time keeping that perspective sometimes.. Keeping my heart and mind focused on the great things God has planned for me is what gets me going every day. I have to remind myself every day that this is nothing compared to the glory that God will reveal to me (Romans 8:18). Coming across Scripture like this really helps.
The Romans verse is written on my whiteboard in my office, so that I see it every time I walk in. This particular verse from 1 Peter I came across twice in two different devotionals this morning. No one can tell me that God isn't trying to get my attention and remind of His promise to me. I love when God speaks to me like that. It refreshes me and reminds me that no matter what trial I am going through, I am just passing through to His greater plan for me and His glory.
Dear Lord, thank You for speaking to me. I cannot thank You enough for everything You have done for me, and everything You have promised me. Because of Your promise to make me stronger and see me through, I know I am just passing through this rough patch into greater things that will bring You greater glory. I pray for those that have a hard time seeing things with an eternal perspective. My prayer is that they will hear from You through Your Word or prayer, or perhaps You will put someone in their path with a message from You that reminds them that this too shall pass. I pray that they will focus their hearts on You for their deliverance. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
I love Peter's reminder that no matter what we go through - whether it is physical, emotional, or psychological pain - it is all temporary. Peter compares the suffering we are going through and will go through to gold being refined and purified in fire (verse 7). But Peter promises that there is wonderful joy ahead.
Paul talked about this quite a bit as well. In 2 Corinthians 4:17 Paul said that our troubles are small and won't last. I really liked how Paul said that the glory that they produce outweighs them and will last forever. These are both great reminders that nothing can hurt us. It will all get better.
Easier said than done, right? It can be so hard to see things down the road when you're going through a hard time. It feels like it is next to impossible to see the good that will come out of a trial. We get stuck in a situation and it just feels like there is no end to it.
I have been dealing with a tough situation at work for the last 6 months, that has tested just about every bit of patience and understanding that I have. Looking at things with an eternal perspective is the key to me keeping my sanity and I have a hard time keeping that perspective sometimes.. Keeping my heart and mind focused on the great things God has planned for me is what gets me going every day. I have to remind myself every day that this is nothing compared to the glory that God will reveal to me (Romans 8:18). Coming across Scripture like this really helps.
The Romans verse is written on my whiteboard in my office, so that I see it every time I walk in. This particular verse from 1 Peter I came across twice in two different devotionals this morning. No one can tell me that God isn't trying to get my attention and remind of His promise to me. I love when God speaks to me like that. It refreshes me and reminds me that no matter what trial I am going through, I am just passing through to His greater plan for me and His glory.
Dear Lord, thank You for speaking to me. I cannot thank You enough for everything You have done for me, and everything You have promised me. Because of Your promise to make me stronger and see me through, I know I am just passing through this rough patch into greater things that will bring You greater glory. I pray for those that have a hard time seeing things with an eternal perspective. My prayer is that they will hear from You through Your Word or prayer, or perhaps You will put someone in their path with a message from You that reminds them that this too shall pass. I pray that they will focus their hearts on You for their deliverance. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Monday, May 5, 2014
You Are Loved
Matthew 6:26 - "Look at the birds. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your Heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to Him than they are?"
Jesus reminds us just how much we are loved by God. In the Sermon on the Mount, He addresses worry and tells us how God will always provide for us because He loves us more than anything else He created.
It can be so easy to believe that we aren't worthy of God's love. We may make it difficult for Him to love us, but He does, and He never stops. I remember once as a teenager I had gotten in trouble for something, and my dad punished me. I totally deserved the punishment, because I had done something stupid (my specialty). A day or two after I had gotten caught, my dad took me to the movies. I will forever remember what my dad said to me when we were driving to the movies. He said, "I just want you to know that sometimes you do things that make me not like you very much. But I will always love you, and nothing will ever change that."
I believe that is how God loves us. He may not like us sometimes, and let's be realistic, we make it really hard to like us sometimes. But He will always love us, and nothing can ever change that. At church recently, our Pastor mentioned this, and told us that we need to understand our worth. As Jesus points out, God provides for all of His creation (like the birds mentioned earlier), even though they don't do anything, and we are far more valuable to Him than anything else in creation.
We are loved by a perfect God who will always love us, provide for us, and protect us. I like how Proverbs 3:25-26 puts it, "You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap." We may slip and stumble, but God's hand will always be there to keep us from taking that endless tumble away from Him. We have to let Him in. He just wants to show us how much He love us.
Dear Father, thank You for loving me when I made it (and still do sometimes) so hard to do so. I am grateful because of Your loving protection and provision for my life. Your blessings overwhelm me. I have no fear of anything that man can do to me, because I know that You are always with me. I pray for those that don't realize just how much You really do love them. My prayer is that they will feel Your love through the power of Your Holy Spirit, and let You in and let You love them like You have always wanted to do. Heal their hearts, Lord, and show them their worth. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Jesus reminds us just how much we are loved by God. In the Sermon on the Mount, He addresses worry and tells us how God will always provide for us because He loves us more than anything else He created.
It can be so easy to believe that we aren't worthy of God's love. We may make it difficult for Him to love us, but He does, and He never stops. I remember once as a teenager I had gotten in trouble for something, and my dad punished me. I totally deserved the punishment, because I had done something stupid (my specialty). A day or two after I had gotten caught, my dad took me to the movies. I will forever remember what my dad said to me when we were driving to the movies. He said, "I just want you to know that sometimes you do things that make me not like you very much. But I will always love you, and nothing will ever change that."
I believe that is how God loves us. He may not like us sometimes, and let's be realistic, we make it really hard to like us sometimes. But He will always love us, and nothing can ever change that. At church recently, our Pastor mentioned this, and told us that we need to understand our worth. As Jesus points out, God provides for all of His creation (like the birds mentioned earlier), even though they don't do anything, and we are far more valuable to Him than anything else in creation.
We are loved by a perfect God who will always love us, provide for us, and protect us. I like how Proverbs 3:25-26 puts it, "You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap." We may slip and stumble, but God's hand will always be there to keep us from taking that endless tumble away from Him. We have to let Him in. He just wants to show us how much He love us.
Dear Father, thank You for loving me when I made it (and still do sometimes) so hard to do so. I am grateful because of Your loving protection and provision for my life. Your blessings overwhelm me. I have no fear of anything that man can do to me, because I know that You are always with me. I pray for those that don't realize just how much You really do love them. My prayer is that they will feel Your love through the power of Your Holy Spirit, and let You in and let You love them like You have always wanted to do. Heal their hearts, Lord, and show them their worth. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Morning People
Lamentations 3:22-23 - The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never cease. Great is His faithfulness; His mercies begin afresh each morning.
Every day is a new chance. A new opportunity to serve God and His people. God renews His covenant of love and redemption with His chosen people every day.
Aren't morning people just...annoying sometimes? They're so chipper and happy and ready to get the day rolling. I think they are, and I'm one of them! I wasn't always a morning person though. I remember when I was in Army boot camp and being convinced that the Drill Sergeant's were pure evil for getting us out of bed at 4:30-5:00 AM to go run 6 or 7 miles. I mean, who does that?!
Like anything though, you get accustomed to certain things and they become habit. Being an early riser and a morning person was not one of those for me. It took some serious work. I actually enjoy being up before the sun (usually) and having my coffee and spending my time with God before I go out into the world. The things He shows me in His Word every day always remind me of the love He has for me and the hope He gives me. And more often than not, He shows me something in His Word that prepares me for a situation that I am going to experience that day. He is always faithful in reminding me when He wakes me up in the morning that that day is a new chance to be a positive influence for His Kingdom with those I encounter. He renews His covenant with me every day as a reminder that He is always with me, and He will always be faithful to me.
Allowing God into our everyday life and routine (yes I'm one of those that has a routine too), isn't easy. It took some getting used to. It takes discipline to be willing to change our ways and allow God to transform us into the servant He desires us to be (Romans 12:1-2). The more effort we put into spending quality time with Him, the more blessings we experience from Him. I will always trust Him to be faithful to His promises.
Dear Father, thank You so much for renewing my heart and mind every day during our time together. I pray that You will continue to reveal Yourself to me through Your Word and blessings, as You have promised to do for those who remain faithful to You. I pray for those that can't seem to make time to spend with You every day. Changing habits and routines is not easy, and I pray that You will continue being patient with them as they work to transform themselves for You. My trust in Your faithfulness and Your love will never end, and I pray that if I can be helpful to anyone, You will use me according to Your will and purpose for me. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Every day is a new chance. A new opportunity to serve God and His people. God renews His covenant of love and redemption with His chosen people every day.
Aren't morning people just...annoying sometimes? They're so chipper and happy and ready to get the day rolling. I think they are, and I'm one of them! I wasn't always a morning person though. I remember when I was in Army boot camp and being convinced that the Drill Sergeant's were pure evil for getting us out of bed at 4:30-5:00 AM to go run 6 or 7 miles. I mean, who does that?!
Like anything though, you get accustomed to certain things and they become habit. Being an early riser and a morning person was not one of those for me. It took some serious work. I actually enjoy being up before the sun (usually) and having my coffee and spending my time with God before I go out into the world. The things He shows me in His Word every day always remind me of the love He has for me and the hope He gives me. And more often than not, He shows me something in His Word that prepares me for a situation that I am going to experience that day. He is always faithful in reminding me when He wakes me up in the morning that that day is a new chance to be a positive influence for His Kingdom with those I encounter. He renews His covenant with me every day as a reminder that He is always with me, and He will always be faithful to me.
Allowing God into our everyday life and routine (yes I'm one of those that has a routine too), isn't easy. It took some getting used to. It takes discipline to be willing to change our ways and allow God to transform us into the servant He desires us to be (Romans 12:1-2). The more effort we put into spending quality time with Him, the more blessings we experience from Him. I will always trust Him to be faithful to His promises.
Dear Father, thank You so much for renewing my heart and mind every day during our time together. I pray that You will continue to reveal Yourself to me through Your Word and blessings, as You have promised to do for those who remain faithful to You. I pray for those that can't seem to make time to spend with You every day. Changing habits and routines is not easy, and I pray that You will continue being patient with them as they work to transform themselves for You. My trust in Your faithfulness and Your love will never end, and I pray that if I can be helpful to anyone, You will use me according to Your will and purpose for me. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Wait...What's The Catch?
Jeremiah 1:5 - "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as My prophet to the nations."
God really has set us apart to be His disciples and show His love to everyone. He did this long before we were ever born. All out of love.
So what's the catch? It can be very hard to accept God's unconditional love for us. Or anything unconditionally for that matter. Our finite human minds aren't built to fully understand God's plan for us. Which is why He reveals them to us little by little. It's also very hard to accept things without something attached.
In his book Pursued, Jud Wilhite tells us that God's love is so different than how we love each other. He says, "We love each other if, because, and when" (Chapter 5). And when someone doesn't meet our standards...adios (paraphrasing). Wilhite also says that God's love is in another category by itself and that He loves us in spite of any standards and shortcomings. How amazing is that?! There really is no catch.
The key is to keep our hearts focused on Him. God can't work in our lives if we don't let Him. I believe that one of the hardest times to stay focused on God and His plan is when we are mourning the loss of a loved one. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It's hard to see God's blessings when a loved one passes away suddenly, particularly if they are still relatively young.
But the blessing is when we resist the temptation of the enemy to walk away from God and give up on Him. The enemy will take the opportunity to whisper in your ear that God doesn't really care about you or you wouldn't be going through this. Nothing could be further from the truth. Job was a great example of this. His own wife was telling him to just give up on God and call it a day (Job 2:9). But Job refused. When Job responded the way he was supposed to, we are told that God blessed him even more than He had in the beginning of his life (Job 42:12).
Just because it's hard to see God's plan for good in a situation where we lose someone like that, does not mean that it doesn't exist. If we maintain our focus on God during that time, we allow Him to work within us and reveal His plan to us, and bless us even more than He already has. And He has promised there are no strings attached...
Dear Father, thank You for Your Word and Your love. Thank You for reminding us just how much You love us, and have always had us on Your mind through all of eternity. I pray that I can maintain my focus on that unconditional love You have for me at all times. Although I know I will fall short, I pray that I remember that You will still love me unconditionally in spite of my shortcomings. I pray for those that just can't see this love You have for them. Maybe they are in a period of mourning for a lost loved one, and simply can't see the good of Your plan in their situation. My prayer is that You will continue to be with them and give them the rest, comfort, and peace to know that You are indeed there, and You will always be there when they open their hearts to You and put their focus on You and Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
God really has set us apart to be His disciples and show His love to everyone. He did this long before we were ever born. All out of love.
So what's the catch? It can be very hard to accept God's unconditional love for us. Or anything unconditionally for that matter. Our finite human minds aren't built to fully understand God's plan for us. Which is why He reveals them to us little by little. It's also very hard to accept things without something attached.
In his book Pursued, Jud Wilhite tells us that God's love is so different than how we love each other. He says, "We love each other if, because, and when" (Chapter 5). And when someone doesn't meet our standards...adios (paraphrasing). Wilhite also says that God's love is in another category by itself and that He loves us in spite of any standards and shortcomings. How amazing is that?! There really is no catch.
The key is to keep our hearts focused on Him. God can't work in our lives if we don't let Him. I believe that one of the hardest times to stay focused on God and His plan is when we are mourning the loss of a loved one. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says that God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted (Matthew 5:4). It's hard to see God's blessings when a loved one passes away suddenly, particularly if they are still relatively young.
But the blessing is when we resist the temptation of the enemy to walk away from God and give up on Him. The enemy will take the opportunity to whisper in your ear that God doesn't really care about you or you wouldn't be going through this. Nothing could be further from the truth. Job was a great example of this. His own wife was telling him to just give up on God and call it a day (Job 2:9). But Job refused. When Job responded the way he was supposed to, we are told that God blessed him even more than He had in the beginning of his life (Job 42:12).
Just because it's hard to see God's plan for good in a situation where we lose someone like that, does not mean that it doesn't exist. If we maintain our focus on God during that time, we allow Him to work within us and reveal His plan to us, and bless us even more than He already has. And He has promised there are no strings attached...
Dear Father, thank You for Your Word and Your love. Thank You for reminding us just how much You love us, and have always had us on Your mind through all of eternity. I pray that I can maintain my focus on that unconditional love You have for me at all times. Although I know I will fall short, I pray that I remember that You will still love me unconditionally in spite of my shortcomings. I pray for those that just can't see this love You have for them. Maybe they are in a period of mourning for a lost loved one, and simply can't see the good of Your plan in their situation. My prayer is that You will continue to be with them and give them the rest, comfort, and peace to know that You are indeed there, and You will always be there when they open their hearts to You and put their focus on You and Your love. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Thursday, May 1, 2014
The Wrong Direction
Luke 21:34 - "Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap."
Jesus' warning about His second coming has so much relevance to today's world. How often do we get caught up worrying about every day issues in our lives and lose our focus on God?
I know I have been guilty of this more times than I care to admit. It's not that the problems we face or the temptations and trials we endure are unimportant, because they are. But our focus during those times is what matters the most. Our focus determines our reality.
The Apostle Paul tells us that God is always faithful, and He will never let us go through anything that we can't handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). He will always show us a way through the storm. But the first step in seeing that path, is to be focused on God and His will for us. It's easy to say, "I got through this with God." But that's not an accurate description. It should be, "God got me through this."
Ever been in a car accident? Often, one of the first responses after the accident is, "Man, I didn't even see that coming." That's what Jesus is trying to warn us about. We need to be focused on Him and alert for His will to be revealed to us. That way, when He does return (not if), we don't get caught looking in the wrong direction. We won't be caught unaware. We'll have our hearts focused on the right thing (Him), and we will get to join the party in Heaven.
Dear Abba Father, thank You so much for the great wisdom You share with us through Your word. I pray that I will keep my heart focused on You and Your will for me, so that I am not caught off guard by focusing on the temporal worries of this life. You are all that matters, and I want my focus to be on that. I pray for those that don't know You and aren't focused on You. My prayer is that they will spend time learning about You in an intimate way through Your Word and in prayer, so that they may be focused in the right direction when the time comes. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
Jesus' warning about His second coming has so much relevance to today's world. How often do we get caught up worrying about every day issues in our lives and lose our focus on God?
I know I have been guilty of this more times than I care to admit. It's not that the problems we face or the temptations and trials we endure are unimportant, because they are. But our focus during those times is what matters the most. Our focus determines our reality.
The Apostle Paul tells us that God is always faithful, and He will never let us go through anything that we can't handle (1 Corinthians 10:13). He will always show us a way through the storm. But the first step in seeing that path, is to be focused on God and His will for us. It's easy to say, "I got through this with God." But that's not an accurate description. It should be, "God got me through this."
Ever been in a car accident? Often, one of the first responses after the accident is, "Man, I didn't even see that coming." That's what Jesus is trying to warn us about. We need to be focused on Him and alert for His will to be revealed to us. That way, when He does return (not if), we don't get caught looking in the wrong direction. We won't be caught unaware. We'll have our hearts focused on the right thing (Him), and we will get to join the party in Heaven.
Dear Abba Father, thank You so much for the great wisdom You share with us through Your word. I pray that I will keep my heart focused on You and Your will for me, so that I am not caught off guard by focusing on the temporal worries of this life. You are all that matters, and I want my focus to be on that. I pray for those that don't know You and aren't focused on You. My prayer is that they will spend time learning about You in an intimate way through Your Word and in prayer, so that they may be focused in the right direction when the time comes. In Jesus' name, Amen!
God Bless!!!
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