The Word for wisdom:
Proverbs 3:5-6 (HCSB)
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; 6 think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.
The Word for inspiration:
Psalm 33:13-19 (HCSB)
13 The Lord looks down from heaven; He observes everyone. 14 He gazes on all the inhabitants of the earth from His dwelling place. 15 He alone shapes their hearts; He considers all their works. 16 A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be delivered by great strength. 17 The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power. 18 Now the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him— those who depend on His faithful love 19 to deliver them from death and to keep them alive in famine.
My observation:
Of all the reasons for praising the Lord, this one for me is the most compelling. The all seeing God who is the creator of everything, although he sits enthroned on high, he condescends and looks low. He cares about every living being that he made.
I agree with what the Apostle Paul said when he contemplated the love of our Savior, and his response to divine love.
2 Corinthians 5:14 (HCSB)
For Christ's love compels us, since we have reached this conclusion: If One died for all, then all died.
It is the love of God that motivates me to come to this place of prayer each day. It is here that I hear a word from the Lord. It is here that I get to listen to his counsel, and act upon what he tells me to do. It is here that I get to intercede for others, and tell him about my troubles.
What a blessing it is to know that the Lord watches over me, and what a privileges it is to exalt his name in private and in corporate worship. Just pause and think about this verse. Isn't this wonderful?
Psalm 33:18 (HCSB)
Now the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him— those who depend on His faithful love.
My prayer:
Father God, my dear Father, you are wonderful, and all your works are breathtaking to see. Father, it is so comforting to know that from your throne in heaven you are keeping your all seeing eyes upon your beloved people. Father, such amazing love stimulates, encourages, and inspires me to worship you in spirit and in truth. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Hallelujah!
My song:
All Praise to Him who Reigns on High (Click on link below to listen to this song):
http://www.hymnal.net/hymn.php/h/79
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Current topic: A Proverb a day for wisdom, and a Psalm a day for inspiration.
Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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