Daily Prayer_May 9, 2011

The Word for wisdom:

Proverbs 9:8-9 (HCSB)
⁸ Don't rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. ⁹ Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will learn more.

The Word for inspiration:

Psalm 119:121-122 (HCSB)
¹²¹ I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors. ¹²² Guarantee Your servant's well-being; do not let the arrogant oppress me.

The Word for encouragement:

1 Chronicles 28:9 (HCSB)
"As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands the intention of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.

My observation:

Today begins a week of High School graduations in the Anchorage, Alaska community. I heard from a friend yesterday that he would be attending the 60^th reunion of his college class. The former will be 18 year olds, and the latter will be 80 year olds.

The wisdom that is contained in the word of God is profitable to each of us if we have eyes to see and ears to hear. And, and one wise man has aptly said, "You have not heard until you have obeyed".

God created each of us with a purpose in mind. He had a purpose for David and Solomon, and he has a purpose for you and me. David gave some wise advice to Solomon. I encourage you to think about this advice, and apply it to your individual circumstance. Are you prepared to say that you will serve God with your whole heart and a willing mind?

My prayer:

Father God, I pray that the young people who are graduating this week will seek the Lord with a whole heart and a willing mind. Father, I pray that each one of them will learn to trust in you, and to lean not on their own understanding. Father God, the wisdom of David to Solomon is beneficial for each of us, and I pray that we will listen and obey.

My song:

I Have Decided (Click on link below to listen to this song):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOnh7saY2iw&feature=related

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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.