In the quiet of this morning hour, Father, may I hear You speak to me. May Your words resonate with my soul, and may they be branded upon my heart so I can carry them with me for the rest of my life.
Titus 2:1-2 (<<click here to read the passage)
Lord, I may be leaning a bit more into the “older men” category of which Paul speaks, but these are all traits that everyone should be emulating, “self-control…worthy of respect…live wisely…sound faith…filled with love and patience.” v2
My Life Application Study Bible alludes to this “whole teaching,” which leads us to combine “correct knowledge and understanding with consistent practice.” Your Word, Lord, should be our source of “correct knowledge,” and time spent with You in contemplating Your Word will bring “understanding.” Consistently practicing these things will significantly impact us and the world around us.
Why are we so reluctant to invest energy and effort into reading our Bibles and talking with You, Lord? I realize that some things in life cannot be avoided – work, family, home, etc.- but we all have a certain amount of time to do as we wish. And we fill that time with all kinds of things – some more honorable than others. If we want our relationships with others to grow, we invest in them. If we want our relationship with You to grow, it is no different. When we do so, the results are innumerable! Our lives are changed for the better – they’re literally impacted eternally! AND we impact others! Paul’s list of characteristics for “older men” are things that can bear a wonderfully positive influence on others both in this life and in our lives beyond this time on earth!
Lord, continue to draw me to Your side – more and more may it become a passion of mine!
(Jan 23rd, 2016, Sat, 7:18 am)
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