The Word of God for wisdom:
Proverbs 26:28 (HCSB)
28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes, and a flattering mouth causes ruin.
The Word of God for inspiration:
Psalm 105:4 (HCSB)
4 Search for the LORD and for His strength; seek His face always.
The Word of God for encouragement:
Hebrews 4:14-16 (HCSB)
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens—Jesus the Son of God—let us hold fast to the confession.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin.
16 Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.
My observation:
There is no place I would rather start my day then in the throne room of God. The door to God's home is always open, and he always has time for his children. You can sit and have a little talk with Jesus, or you can stay for awhile, and have a big talk with Jesus. Often, I need to have a big talk with Jesus. I love it that he is never too busy.
The key verse that grips my heart today is this one.
Hebrews 4:16 (HCSB)
16 Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time.
This is a wonderful promise for believers. It is welcoming to know that when we come to the throne of God; we come to a throne of grace.
Jesus is a great High Priest; he knows and understands our plea and our plight. In the throne room of God you will find one who sympathizes and empathizes with your need and your pain.
Hebrews 4:15 (HCSB)
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin.
When we are tempted; He understands because he was tempted. When you are tempted you can come to him for mercy and grace. When you sin, you can come to him for forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness.
1 John 1:9 (HCSB)
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
My prayer:
Father God, my dear Father, I am so grateful for the privilege of being a child of God, and for the open door that I have to your throne of grace.
Father, I pray that when I am tempted, I will run to you for help in my time of need, and find the mercy and grace I need. Father, I pray that when tempted I will take the way out that you always provide.
1 Corinthians 10:13 (HCSB)
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it.
Lord Jesus, I thank you for being my advocate and my friend. Father, I thank you for being my God, and my dear Father. In Jesus name, Amen.
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1 Peter 5:7 (HCSB)
7 casting all your care on Him, because He cares about you.
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O, how I need the mercy and grace of God. I thank the Lord for being able and available.
ReplyDeleteLuke 1:37 (HCSB)
For nothing will be impossible with God.”