Lord, it amazes me that something so wonderful as Thy word, would be so easy to turn away from. I have allowed circumstances that could have easily been avoided or changed with a simple decision, to pull me away from what matters most. I desired to dedicate myself wholly to Thee…but I know I am but flesh. Lord, I pray that Thou wouldst strengthen me and hold me close to Thy side. I know that there is no strength in me and that there is no success in my life accept the victory be Thine.
My prayer is that Thou wouldst forgive the iniquities of Thy servant and to grant unto me one more chance to draw neigh unto Thee and to fill my heart with Thy word. Let Thy word be in the inward and hidden parts of me and my life. Help me to take those things which Thou hast taught me and use them for Thy honor and glory. Thank you Lord, for Thy loving kindness and Thy tender mercies.
Psalm 91-98
“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence…Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;” Psalm 91:1-3, 5
Lord, I pray that Thou wouldst keep me from the snare of the fowler. I know that many snares have been put in my way of late and I have succumbed to many of them. It has been so easy to mind the things of this world and get caught up in my carnal responsibilities, all the while, forgetting my heavenly ones. Lord, I pray that Thy word would have free course in my life. Help me to forsake slothfulness and a proud, haughty mind. Help me to know my place and that any victory is of Thee and Thee alone. Make me to know my state, that I would praise Thee for Thy wondrous works in my life. My desire is to abide under the shadow of the Almighty and to know that Thou art my God.
“For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands. O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.” Psalm 92: 4-5
Lord, how is it that I could ever think that any success I have ever had could have anything to do with my own abilities and efforts? How is it that I could ever believe that my thoughts are deeper than Thine? How is it that I could believe that because of the experience I have gained, that I have anything to do with the victories that I have gotten? Lord, it is all of Thee and Thee alone. Forgive me for the pride of my heart and mind. Bring me low that I may know that Thou truly are God and the strength of my days. Help me to know that Thou art my Sustainer and the Keeper of my life and that the reason that Thou doest these things in my life have only to do with Thy honor and Thy glory in all the earth. Thou hast no need of me, but Thou hast chosen to use me that Thy name might be proclaimed in all the earth. Lord, help me to know my state that Thou mayest gain the maximum glory from my life.
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