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Are You Humble?

Are You Humble?

Dear Lord, I pray for those who are humble. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A person with humility can be said to have an unassuming nature.

The relationship between God and mankind is a topic worthy of endless discussion. Once people understand how almighty and powerful God is, and how limited we men and women are, then it becomes possible to realize God is God.

We need to be humble in his presence.

Proverbs 15:33 (ESV) is about instruction in wisdom and how humility relates.

“The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom,
and humility comes before honor.”

Put God’s power into perspective.

Humbly come before him with praise and adoration.

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Fear of the Lord!

Fear of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

The website biblestudytools.com explains that the word “fear,” in this context, implies respect. Believers respect God so much they will do what they can to avoid sin, humbly worship, and approach God with awe and reverence.

Psalm 111:10 (ESV) tells us the practice of wisdom will lead to good understanding.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;
all those who practice it have a good understanding.
His praise endures forever!”

A note in the English Standard Version of the Bible explains the word “understanding” means, “Sound insight into God’s moral order for the world.”

God is not some impersonal God who wants us to cower in his presence. Rather, he is worthy of praise. Learn more about what it means to have a personal relationship with God by reading the Four Spiritual Laws:

http://www.4laws.com/laws/englishkgp/default.htm.

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Fear is Real!

Fear is Real!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who are afraid. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear is real. Some will say that the letters in the word F E A R are an acronym of the words: False, Evidence, Appearing, Real. Not all fears are generated by false evidence.

We learn in Psalm 56:1-4 (ESV) that the psalmist, David, had reason to be afraid.

“Be gracious to me, O God, for man tramples on me;
all day long an attacker oppresses me;
my enemies trample on me all day long,
for many attack me proudly.
When I am afraid,
I put my trust in you.
In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
What can flesh do to me?”

Do you find yourself fearful? Read Scripture. Pray. Ask God for his help. When the psalmist says, “I shall not be afraid,” that may be easy to say and harder to live. Don’t give up on God. He will walk with anyone through the emotional roller coaster created by fear. Tell me what you think below.

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Love Casts Out Fear!

Love Casts Out Fear!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that perfect love casts out fear. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can cause many reactions. Some freeze. Others become excited. Then there are those who react violently. Fear should not be trivialized.

Scripture acknowledges that love and fear exist. Yet, what Scripture says about the combination of fear and love gives a different perspective. The author of 1 John 4:17-18 (NIV) says,

“This is how love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment: In this world we are like Jesus. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

The next time fear strikes – stop. Realize how powerful God is. He is in control. Counter fear with love!

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Obey the Voice of the Lord!

Obey the Voice of the Lord!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who obey the voice of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

During his so-called Farewell Address, Samuel warns the people of Israel against disobedience.

In 1 Samuel 12:15-18 (ESV) we see God’s power on display.

“‘But if you will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then the hand of the Lord will be against you and your king. Now therefore stand still and see this great thing that the Lord will do before your eyes. Is it not wheat harvest today? I will call upon the Lord, that he may send thunder and rain. And you shall know and see that your wickedness is great, which you have done in the sight of the Lord, in asking for yourselves a king.’ So Samuel called upon the Lord, and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.”

The people of Israel were told to obey the Lord or else.

Today, believers need to listen to and obey the voice of the Lord.

Have you been listening?

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Don’t Harden Your Heart!

Don’t Harden Your Heart!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who will not allow their hearts to be hardened. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Those who stand against God, like Pharaoh, can find their heart hardened.

Opposition to God becomes a force of its own.

Proverbs 28:14 (ESV) shows the difference between those who fear God and a hardened heart.

“Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always,
but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”

The choice is clear: be blessed or face calamity.

Yet, those with hardened hearts will keep acting and believing they are right to their own detriment.

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