As I sat here, Father, and read through another prayer in The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions, I was once again touched. I could never write so eloquently or encompass my thoughts in such a concise manner, but if I could have, I would have. One short line of it speaks volumes.
“There is no comfort in anything apart from enjoying thee and being engaged in thy service…”
I would say, Amen.
James 1:5 (<<click here to read the passage)
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God…”
I am truly dependent upon You for wisdom, Lord. You have blessed me with experience and knowledge, but it is not enough to accomplish the tasks at hand if I do not yield myself to You, seeking Your wisdom as to how to use what You have given me. Sometimes the difficulty lies in sorting through all the ramblings of my mind, sifting through them to glean what is most important or most beneficial for the need of the moment.
Writing sermons is a prime example of this. I have many pieces and parts in my mind; reading Your Word gives me inspiration, and combing through commentaries can give me structure. However, only You can give me the wisdom to bring it all together in such a way that it will speak to those who will listen. Only You can add those little extra things, of which I may not even be aware, that will speak to specific people in my congregations.
I surely cannot do it without You. For that matter, I can’t do life without You. The quote from today’s prayer is so true!
(July 27th, 2016, Wed, 6:27 am)
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