Daily Prayer_June 27, 2011

The Word for wisdom:

Proverbs 27:1 (HCSB)
Don't boast about tomorrow, for you don't know what a day might bring.

The Word for inspiration:

Psalm 93:3 (HCSB)
The floods have lifted up, Lord, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their pounding waves.

Psalm 93:1 (HCSB)
The Lord reigns! He is robed in majesty; The Lord is robed, enveloped in strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be shaken.

The Word for encouragement:

John 15:11 (HCSB)
"I have spoken these things to you so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.

John 14:27 (HCSB)
"Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Your heart must not be troubled or fearful.

My observation:

In this world we will experience storms in our life. I have observed over many years that when it comes to storms there are three types of experiences regarding storms. You have been in a storm in the past, you are currently in a storm, or there is a storm you will experience in the future. Storms are the rent we pay for living in this fallen world.

The Psalmist reflects the way that we should view storms and the way that we should respond to them. When the storms of life are raging, that is an anchor in which you can find shelter, safety, and security. When storms come in your life, read those verses from Psalm 93 listed above.

I am encouraged by the Word for today that Jesus promised his followers that he would give them joy and peace. That is a promise that every Christ follower of every age can claim. It takes faith in God to receive your promise because there is an adversary who wants to rob you of what God wants to give you.

John 10:10 (HCSB)
A thief comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.

My prayer:

Father God, Abba, Father, I am so thankful that there is a God in heaven who reigns, and that you are robed in majesty, and enveloped in strength. Father, I thank you that you are an able shelter for your people from the storms of life.

Father God, in faith, I claim the promise of Jesus to his followers that he would give them joy and peace. The enemy is out to rob me of these grace gifts, but he will not succeed.

1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 (HCSB)
²³ Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely. And may your spirit, soul, and body be kept sound and blameless for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. ²⁴ He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.

My song:

Peace in the Midst of the Storm (Click on link below to listen to this song):

http://www.muzu.tv/gb/zoerecords/shirley-caesar-peace-in-the-midst-of-the-storm-music-video/714179/

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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.