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Matthew 5:37 Let what you say be simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything more than this comes from evil.
This is a very popular, well known, verse of the Bible. Jesus is simply saying, do not swear or make oaths, but just let your yes mean yes and your no mean no.
For some reason this scripture really stands out to me today. I've heard it before, and I understand it. I've even given advice to others about it, telling them that it is better not to make vows or oaths, but to just answer yes or no. But today, I feel God is asking me to apply it to my life. Are there areas where I made vows instead of just saying yes or no? A vow that cannot be kept is such a burden. It weighs the soul down. It is a cross or yoke that we were not meant to bear. Paul often says in his epistles "God willing" I will come to you. He never tells them, I promise I'll come visit you soon, etc. It is a good thing to be committed, but to make a promise that you can't keep is something evil. In whatever I do today, I need to make sure that I'm not promising to people things that I cannot fulfill or give. This will not only be easier on my shoulders but it will be pleasing to the Lord.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for all those foolish promises and vows I made to others. Lord, I pray that You would redeem me from my folly. Lord, I ask that You would help me to just say yes or no to things, nothing more and nothing less. Help me to be committed and yet help me to not be overstepping my limits. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Rejoice
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2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Paul's closing remarks in his second letter to the Corinthians has a sense of encouragement and urgency. Paul truly wants them to be restored in their relationship with Christ. They had strayed and became divided. Paul calls them back to unity and peace. Paul says that if they rejoice, strive for restoration, and live in peace, then God's love and peace will be with them.
Are there people that I have broken relationships with? I need to aim for restoration. More importantly, I need to live in peace and love. I desire God's love and peace to be with me always. I think I often allow myself to get tired, hungry and frustrated with people and that breaks me away from God's love and peace. I need to get back to that today. It is so important. How do I do that? First, I must REJOICE! There is so much to be joyful about. It's often when I dwell on troubling things that I react to things in a troubled way. Instead, I need to dwell on what I am should be joyful about! That way, I'll be reacting to all things with joy! Secondly, I need to aim for restoration. Today, if I see people that I sense I might have broken the relationship with. I'll seek restoration. I'll seek peace. It'll be hard no doubt, but again, that joy from the Lord will carry me through. I also need to be ready to comfort others. I also need to comfort myself.
Heavenly Father, I pray for Your forgiveness. I pray that You would give me a new start today. I know that I slept in, but Lord, please fill me with Your joy and multiply the labor of my hands so that I make up for the time I wasted. Lord, I pray that I am filled with Your Holy Spirit today. I pray for Your love and peace to be with me always. I pray for my husband as well, that Your love and peace would be with him always too. Thank You so much, Lord! I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers, rejoice. Aim for restoration, comfort one another, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.
Paul's closing remarks in his second letter to the Corinthians has a sense of encouragement and urgency. Paul truly wants them to be restored in their relationship with Christ. They had strayed and became divided. Paul calls them back to unity and peace. Paul says that if they rejoice, strive for restoration, and live in peace, then God's love and peace will be with them.
Are there people that I have broken relationships with? I need to aim for restoration. More importantly, I need to live in peace and love. I desire God's love and peace to be with me always. I think I often allow myself to get tired, hungry and frustrated with people and that breaks me away from God's love and peace. I need to get back to that today. It is so important. How do I do that? First, I must REJOICE! There is so much to be joyful about. It's often when I dwell on troubling things that I react to things in a troubled way. Instead, I need to dwell on what I am should be joyful about! That way, I'll be reacting to all things with joy! Secondly, I need to aim for restoration. Today, if I see people that I sense I might have broken the relationship with. I'll seek restoration. I'll seek peace. It'll be hard no doubt, but again, that joy from the Lord will carry me through. I also need to be ready to comfort others. I also need to comfort myself.
Heavenly Father, I pray for Your forgiveness. I pray that You would give me a new start today. I know that I slept in, but Lord, please fill me with Your joy and multiply the labor of my hands so that I make up for the time I wasted. Lord, I pray that I am filled with Your Holy Spirit today. I pray for Your love and peace to be with me always. I pray for my husband as well, that Your love and peace would be with him always too. Thank You so much, Lord! I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Dying Daily
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1 Corinthians 15:36You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
Paul is so blunt. I love that about him. Here he speaks on the issue of resurrection. Some believers were saying that there is no such thing as resurrection. However, Paul says that if there is no resurrection then our whole foundation for Christianity is a lie. But indeed, there is resurrection, and Jesus has conquered death. So, now Paul addresses those who question what Christ resurrected looks like. We see it still today: movies depicting zombies and vampires, commercials showing angelic women with elastic strapped on wings. But Paul calls them fools. For us to think that we can even imagine what the spiritual body looks like is so vain and petty. Paul likens the transformation of resurrection to that of a seed. Unless a seed is buried in the ground, put to death so to speak, it cannot truly grow and sprout roots, leaves, or bear fruit.
This analogy really sticks out in my mind. I have to stop thinking foolishly about Heaven and Christ. When I meet Christ, He will look nothing like those paintings or stained glass windows. He will be truly glorified. For myself as well, I need to refrain from confining my expectations of Heaven to this place that will be just like Earth but nicer. Heaven is completely different and I'll look completely different. I can also apply this to my daily walk. Everyday, I should be dying to my flesh so that my glorified life can grow. Today, may I crucify my flesh so that I can be raised with Christ.
Heavenly Father, I love You so much. I thank You for Your good plans for my life. I thank You for the gift of resurrection. I pray that You forgive me for indulging in my fleshy seed form when all along You have desired a thriving, fruitful life for me. I cling to You. Thank You, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
1 Corinthians 15:36You foolish person! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
Paul is so blunt. I love that about him. Here he speaks on the issue of resurrection. Some believers were saying that there is no such thing as resurrection. However, Paul says that if there is no resurrection then our whole foundation for Christianity is a lie. But indeed, there is resurrection, and Jesus has conquered death. So, now Paul addresses those who question what Christ resurrected looks like. We see it still today: movies depicting zombies and vampires, commercials showing angelic women with elastic strapped on wings. But Paul calls them fools. For us to think that we can even imagine what the spiritual body looks like is so vain and petty. Paul likens the transformation of resurrection to that of a seed. Unless a seed is buried in the ground, put to death so to speak, it cannot truly grow and sprout roots, leaves, or bear fruit.
This analogy really sticks out in my mind. I have to stop thinking foolishly about Heaven and Christ. When I meet Christ, He will look nothing like those paintings or stained glass windows. He will be truly glorified. For myself as well, I need to refrain from confining my expectations of Heaven to this place that will be just like Earth but nicer. Heaven is completely different and I'll look completely different. I can also apply this to my daily walk. Everyday, I should be dying to my flesh so that my glorified life can grow. Today, may I crucify my flesh so that I can be raised with Christ.
Heavenly Father, I love You so much. I thank You for Your good plans for my life. I thank You for the gift of resurrection. I pray that You forgive me for indulging in my fleshy seed form when all along You have desired a thriving, fruitful life for me. I cling to You. Thank You, Lord. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Where do I fit?
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1 Corinthians 12:18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.
Paul speaks about how the Holy Spirit distributes these different gifts among the members of the body. Although each gift is different, each one is important to the body. God chose what gifts we would have and He arranged it according to what He chose. There is a perfect design that God has in mind for the body of Christ.
Yesterday, Dane was talking about how we need to enjoy this season that we are in. I had mentioned that I was trying to remain joyful despite the busy time that this is and he emphasized on that point. It's true that I'm so blessed to be doing what I am doing now. I am part of a very select group. I was chosen to use my gifts for this season at New Hope in the Evangelism department. But I hear God telling me today to "earnestly desire the higher gifts" and He will show me a "still more excellent way" (1 Corinthians 12:31).
So, what is my role? Where does God want me in the bigger picture?
I am a wife. I am a soon to be mom. I am new at both of these roles. I think those words wife and mom encompass so much more than people think of. God has huge job descriptions when it comes to these. I'm no longer positioned as an administrator in a church, but now an administrator of my home and family. Well, it's a lot to process. Maybe throughout today, understanding will be revealed to me.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for my sins. I repent and I ask that You continue to purify me and make me holy. Lord, teach me a still more excellent way. I love You and I desire to fit into Your perfect design. Lead me in Your righteousness today. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
1 Corinthians 12:18 But as it is, God arranged the members in the body, each one of them, as he chose.
Paul speaks about how the Holy Spirit distributes these different gifts among the members of the body. Although each gift is different, each one is important to the body. God chose what gifts we would have and He arranged it according to what He chose. There is a perfect design that God has in mind for the body of Christ.
Yesterday, Dane was talking about how we need to enjoy this season that we are in. I had mentioned that I was trying to remain joyful despite the busy time that this is and he emphasized on that point. It's true that I'm so blessed to be doing what I am doing now. I am part of a very select group. I was chosen to use my gifts for this season at New Hope in the Evangelism department. But I hear God telling me today to "earnestly desire the higher gifts" and He will show me a "still more excellent way" (1 Corinthians 12:31).
So, what is my role? Where does God want me in the bigger picture?
I am a wife. I am a soon to be mom. I am new at both of these roles. I think those words wife and mom encompass so much more than people think of. God has huge job descriptions when it comes to these. I'm no longer positioned as an administrator in a church, but now an administrator of my home and family. Well, it's a lot to process. Maybe throughout today, understanding will be revealed to me.
Heavenly Father, forgive me for my sins. I repent and I ask that You continue to purify me and make me holy. Lord, teach me a still more excellent way. I love You and I desire to fit into Your perfect design. Lead me in Your righteousness today. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
A Servant to All
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1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
Paul speaks a lot in this chapter about forgoing his rights as an apostle. As one who is free in Christ, we come under no man's headship. However, in order to win people over to salvation, Paul has chosen to be a servant to all.
The Christmas season is always a humbling time for me. Each year, God humbles me more than the last. This year, my lesson of humility is coming from my involvement with the Youth Choir's ticket sales. There are so many times that I've made my protocol clear. I've made my system fair. Yet, there are still several people who step over my boundaries and expect me to serve them. It's so frustrating and humbling. For example, I set the deadline for pre-sale tickets to November 1st. However, people are still asking me to process tickets for them. The public is even calling me so they don't have to pay the online convenience fee. They think that just because they use the musical as their ministry, (that's why they are buying like 20 tickets) that they can use me to get the best seats and at the cheapest cost! It's so frustrating because I know that I should help them, but at the same time, I feel like they should help themselves. But what I need to focus on is that God is working on me. I can't keep looking at them and think about how far they need to grow. Besides, if I make my servant to all then I "might win more of them." And isn't that what God wants anyway? He says that He desires mercy and not sacrifice. So I need to be merciful towards these people and not feel like I'm sacrificing something.
Heavenly Father, please continue to change me from glory to glory. Forgive me, Lord, for sinning and for feeling entitled to good treatment. Lord, keep me humble and keep me a servant so that in the end, I will hear You say "Well done." Today, help me to not be frustrated. Keep my conscious clear. Prepare my heart. Thank You, Jesus, for being my role model. I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
1 Corinthians 9:19 For though I am free from all, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win more of them.
Paul speaks a lot in this chapter about forgoing his rights as an apostle. As one who is free in Christ, we come under no man's headship. However, in order to win people over to salvation, Paul has chosen to be a servant to all.
The Christmas season is always a humbling time for me. Each year, God humbles me more than the last. This year, my lesson of humility is coming from my involvement with the Youth Choir's ticket sales. There are so many times that I've made my protocol clear. I've made my system fair. Yet, there are still several people who step over my boundaries and expect me to serve them. It's so frustrating and humbling. For example, I set the deadline for pre-sale tickets to November 1st. However, people are still asking me to process tickets for them. The public is even calling me so they don't have to pay the online convenience fee. They think that just because they use the musical as their ministry, (that's why they are buying like 20 tickets) that they can use me to get the best seats and at the cheapest cost! It's so frustrating because I know that I should help them, but at the same time, I feel like they should help themselves. But what I need to focus on is that God is working on me. I can't keep looking at them and think about how far they need to grow. Besides, if I make my servant to all then I "might win more of them." And isn't that what God wants anyway? He says that He desires mercy and not sacrifice. So I need to be merciful towards these people and not feel like I'm sacrificing something.
Heavenly Father, please continue to change me from glory to glory. Forgive me, Lord, for sinning and for feeling entitled to good treatment. Lord, keep me humble and keep me a servant so that in the end, I will hear You say "Well done." Today, help me to not be frustrated. Keep my conscious clear. Prepare my heart. Thank You, Jesus, for being my role model. I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
The Holy Spirit
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1 Corinthians 2:11 & 12
11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.
Paul is explaining to the Corinthians that there is a spiritual realm that we cannot comprehend. The spirit within us knows our every thought, just as God's Holy Spirit knows the thoughts of God. When a person is given the gift of grace, they receive the Spirit of God which allows them to understand that God has given them salvation, life, and hope.
Many times, I catch myself not even knowing what I'm thinking about. Sometimes I catch myself thinking things that I didn't even think I could think of. It's comforting to know that my spirit knows these thoughts and understands them and that I can pray to God spirit to Spirit and ask Him for understanding and discipline. God's so good. How is it that He has chosen me to receive His Holy Spirit and the gift of salvation? I certainly didn't earn it. I was just given it. Wow. It really blows my mind. So, how will I be different today because I know that God's Holy Spirit is helping me to understand Him? Well, I will repent and seek His Holy Spirit every moment that I catch my mind wandering. I want my thoughts to be captive to the obedience of Christ. It will take a lot of prayer. It will be hard work. But it will most definitely transform me from the inside out.
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for allowing my thoughts to rule over me. Lord, I repent and I ask that Your Holy Spirit helps me to take my thoughts captive. I pray for more understanding. I pray that I would follow Jesus diligently today. I pray that I would be patient, loving, and understanding through the Holy Spirit. Lord, I know that challenges lie ahead, but I know that You will prepare me for the path that I must go. Thank You, Lord, for being so good. I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
1 Corinthians 2:11 & 12
11 For who knows a person's thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might understand the things freely given us by God.
Paul is explaining to the Corinthians that there is a spiritual realm that we cannot comprehend. The spirit within us knows our every thought, just as God's Holy Spirit knows the thoughts of God. When a person is given the gift of grace, they receive the Spirit of God which allows them to understand that God has given them salvation, life, and hope.
Many times, I catch myself not even knowing what I'm thinking about. Sometimes I catch myself thinking things that I didn't even think I could think of. It's comforting to know that my spirit knows these thoughts and understands them and that I can pray to God spirit to Spirit and ask Him for understanding and discipline. God's so good. How is it that He has chosen me to receive His Holy Spirit and the gift of salvation? I certainly didn't earn it. I was just given it. Wow. It really blows my mind. So, how will I be different today because I know that God's Holy Spirit is helping me to understand Him? Well, I will repent and seek His Holy Spirit every moment that I catch my mind wandering. I want my thoughts to be captive to the obedience of Christ. It will take a lot of prayer. It will be hard work. But it will most definitely transform me from the inside out.
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for allowing my thoughts to rule over me. Lord, I repent and I ask that Your Holy Spirit helps me to take my thoughts captive. I pray for more understanding. I pray that I would follow Jesus diligently today. I pray that I would be patient, loving, and understanding through the Holy Spirit. Lord, I know that challenges lie ahead, but I know that You will prepare me for the path that I must go. Thank You, Lord, for being so good. I love You. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Who am I aiming to please?
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Galatians 1:10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Paul is writing a letter to the Galatian church. It seems that the Galatians had accepted Christ, but now there was a different gospel being preached and it was becoming widely accepted. Paul doesn't go into the details of the differences between the true gospel and the counterfeit one, but he does clearly say that whoever is distorting the gospel should be accursed. Then Paul says that he is no longer seeking man's approval, but only the approval of God. So, the distorted gospel that is being preached is a people pleasing gospel. However, Paul notes that if he were still trying to please man, then he wouldn't be a servant of Christ.
Last night, I devo-ed on a very similar topic. I had written down Mark 15:15 which says that Pilate wanted to satisfy the crowd, so he released Barabbas to them and had Jesus crucified. I wonder why God is speaking to me on this subject again? Did I not learn my lesson already? Is there something I am missing in terms of conviction? I know that just recently, I had decided to work until January. I truly felt it was what God was asking of me. He wants me to push through the hard times so that the harvest can be twice as sweet. If everything was easy, wouldn't I be tempted to sin? If I have made a people pleasing decision instead of a Christ-like decision, then I repent! I do not want to go that way! But I heard the Lord so clearly. I understood, when He spoke to me that I need to not choose the easy way out. Recently, I've been feeling very unloved. I've been feeling lonely. It's really weird. I feel like I'm failing as a wife. Like my husband is not satisfied with my effort. I feel like the people I interact with at work are just using me for their gain. I feel so drained and miserable. But at the same time, I feel God close by and He is my strength and comfort. God is my joy. I know that people don't mean to treat me that way, but I do feel taken advantage of. I feel like also, people don't think I'm trying my best. But maybe a lot of those thoughts and feelings are just my own self-esteem beating down on me. If I dwell on those thoughts, I will not be holding my mind captive to the things of God. I really need to make sure that I am doing things for the Lord and not for man. I want to be a servant of God.
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for seeking man's approval. Please change me from glory to glory more into Your image. Lord, I run to You with my arms wide open. I want to serve You alone, Lord. Jesus, I want to follow You. I crucify my flesh today and ask that You would show me every area that I need to change and improve in. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Saturate me with Your love, Oh God. Please help me to be a better wife. Help me to be a better servant of God. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Galatians 1:10 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Paul is writing a letter to the Galatian church. It seems that the Galatians had accepted Christ, but now there was a different gospel being preached and it was becoming widely accepted. Paul doesn't go into the details of the differences between the true gospel and the counterfeit one, but he does clearly say that whoever is distorting the gospel should be accursed. Then Paul says that he is no longer seeking man's approval, but only the approval of God. So, the distorted gospel that is being preached is a people pleasing gospel. However, Paul notes that if he were still trying to please man, then he wouldn't be a servant of Christ.
Last night, I devo-ed on a very similar topic. I had written down Mark 15:15 which says that Pilate wanted to satisfy the crowd, so he released Barabbas to them and had Jesus crucified. I wonder why God is speaking to me on this subject again? Did I not learn my lesson already? Is there something I am missing in terms of conviction? I know that just recently, I had decided to work until January. I truly felt it was what God was asking of me. He wants me to push through the hard times so that the harvest can be twice as sweet. If everything was easy, wouldn't I be tempted to sin? If I have made a people pleasing decision instead of a Christ-like decision, then I repent! I do not want to go that way! But I heard the Lord so clearly. I understood, when He spoke to me that I need to not choose the easy way out. Recently, I've been feeling very unloved. I've been feeling lonely. It's really weird. I feel like I'm failing as a wife. Like my husband is not satisfied with my effort. I feel like the people I interact with at work are just using me for their gain. I feel so drained and miserable. But at the same time, I feel God close by and He is my strength and comfort. God is my joy. I know that people don't mean to treat me that way, but I do feel taken advantage of. I feel like also, people don't think I'm trying my best. But maybe a lot of those thoughts and feelings are just my own self-esteem beating down on me. If I dwell on those thoughts, I will not be holding my mind captive to the things of God. I really need to make sure that I am doing things for the Lord and not for man. I want to be a servant of God.
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for seeking man's approval. Please change me from glory to glory more into Your image. Lord, I run to You with my arms wide open. I want to serve You alone, Lord. Jesus, I want to follow You. I crucify my flesh today and ask that You would show me every area that I need to change and improve in. Please fill me with Your Holy Spirit. Saturate me with Your love, Oh God. Please help me to be a better wife. Help me to be a better servant of God. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Help me, God!
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Psalm 121:1 & 2
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Wow, this is the first thing to hear/read this morning and it quenches my parched soul. God is my source of help. He is my Lord. He is my Father. He wants to help me. I just need to look to Him and He is there, ready and willing to help me. He is more than capable to help me. He is the maker of all things! He will always be there for me.
What a night. Last night I woke up at about 3am and couldn't shake the thought of that missing laptop. I so badly wanted to find it. I couldn't stop thinking about where I misplaced it. I felt guilty for not knowing where it went. I was worrying and dreading all the possibilities. Maybe I left it on my car then drove away. Maybe I left it at my desk and someone walked away with it. Maybe it is in my house and I am just not looking hard enough, and when the time comes to return it, I won't be able to. I started begging God for help. I prayed that if He would just reveal where it was to me, then I could get some rest. I was asking God for forgiveness, although it wasn't intentional that I lost the laptop. I think I had to force myself back to sleep at about 4:50am. I actually did walk through the whole house again to make sure that it wasn't someplace that I had overlooked earlier. But the fact is, it's not in the house. But no matter where it is, God knows, and He hears my cry, my plea. He will help me. Today, with the ticket sales going live, He'll help me. I need to repeat Psalm 121:1 & 2 in my head and heart over and over today. He is my help. No one else. In Mark 9:23, Jesus says that "All things are possible for one who believes." I need Jesus to help me with my unbelief. He can indeed show me where the laptop went.
Lord Jesus, I need Your help. Father God, I need Your help! I lift my eyes to You, Lord. You are my helper. I am willing to be helped by You. Lord, please be with us today as we preview the Youth Choir musical and sell the tickets. May all the things we do in Your name have Your favor and blessing and help. I cannot do it without You. I love You, Father. Lord Jesus, teach me how to be a better follower today. Help me not to lose things. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
Psalm 121:1 & 2
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.
Wow, this is the first thing to hear/read this morning and it quenches my parched soul. God is my source of help. He is my Lord. He is my Father. He wants to help me. I just need to look to Him and He is there, ready and willing to help me. He is more than capable to help me. He is the maker of all things! He will always be there for me.
What a night. Last night I woke up at about 3am and couldn't shake the thought of that missing laptop. I so badly wanted to find it. I couldn't stop thinking about where I misplaced it. I felt guilty for not knowing where it went. I was worrying and dreading all the possibilities. Maybe I left it on my car then drove away. Maybe I left it at my desk and someone walked away with it. Maybe it is in my house and I am just not looking hard enough, and when the time comes to return it, I won't be able to. I started begging God for help. I prayed that if He would just reveal where it was to me, then I could get some rest. I was asking God for forgiveness, although it wasn't intentional that I lost the laptop. I think I had to force myself back to sleep at about 4:50am. I actually did walk through the whole house again to make sure that it wasn't someplace that I had overlooked earlier. But the fact is, it's not in the house. But no matter where it is, God knows, and He hears my cry, my plea. He will help me. Today, with the ticket sales going live, He'll help me. I need to repeat Psalm 121:1 & 2 in my head and heart over and over today. He is my help. No one else. In Mark 9:23, Jesus says that "All things are possible for one who believes." I need Jesus to help me with my unbelief. He can indeed show me where the laptop went.
Lord Jesus, I need Your help. Father God, I need Your help! I lift my eyes to You, Lord. You are my helper. I am willing to be helped by You. Lord, please be with us today as we preview the Youth Choir musical and sell the tickets. May all the things we do in Your name have Your favor and blessing and help. I cannot do it without You. I love You, Father. Lord Jesus, teach me how to be a better follower today. Help me not to lose things. In the name of Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.
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