Bible Reading: 2091023

Exodus 16-20

“And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came unto the wilderness of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departing out of the land of Egypt. And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:” Exodus 16: 1-2

Lord, too often I am just like the children of Israel in that I soon forget the mighty works of Thy hand in my life. How soon I begin to complain about the condition of my life and take for granted the things that Thou hast provided for me. I pray that Thou wouldst forgive the sin of Thy servant and that I might bring Thee glory with my life.

“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses sat to judge the people: and the people stood by Moses from the morning unto the evening. And when Moses' father in law saw all that he did to the people, he said, What is this thing that thou doest to the people? why sittest thou thyself alone, and all the people stand by thee from morning unto even? And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God: When they have a matter, they come unto me; and I judge between one and another, and I do make them know the statutes of God, and his laws. And Moses' father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good.” Exodus 18:13-17

Lord, I pray that I would deal wisely in the business of my life as Jethro instructed Moses. I pray Thee that Thou wouldst grant unto me the wisdom to lead those You would put in my life in a biblical, practical and productive manner. Help me above all to love Thee with all my heart

 

Bible Reading: 2091021

Exodus 11-15

 

“And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether. Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver and jewels of gold. And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people.”

Dear God, it is interesting to see the progression from when Moses first began to stand before Pharaoh and to the time when you sent the final plague against the Egyptians. At first Moses was seemingly outfoxed by Pharaoh and his magicians but slowly and surely, You showed Yourself strong until we end up here where the Bible says that You had given Moses and the people great favor in the sight of the Egyptians. You commanded the people to borrow gold and silver because You knew that the next day Your people would be on their way out. God, I know that you have planned a great work in my life, though things may seem like they are not moving much, I know there will come a day when things will tip. Lord, I pray that Thou wouldst help me to follow after Thee with my whole heart that I might be worthy of such an honor to be used of Thee.

Bible Reading: 2091020

Exodus 6-10

 

“Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.” Exodus 6:1

 

Dear God, truly Thou hast shown Thyself mighty in my life. You truly are  a God with a strong hand and I pray with that hand, You will do more mighty things in my life. Help me to stand daily in the strength of Thy Spirit and Thy word.

 

 

Bible Reading: 2091019

Exodus 1-5

 

“And Moses said unto the LORD, O my LORD, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.” Exodus 4:10

 

Lord, I often feel inadequate like Moses did, especially now, You have been blessing my life in ways that I could have never imagined but I still feel like I am coming up short. Lord, today was a discouraging day, I wish I could have done a better job with what I was given but I feel very unproductive. Lord, I also feel very unproductive in my ministry and spiritual life as well, I pray that You would help me. I have allowed myself to become slack handed again as I have so many times before. My desire is to honor and glorify Thee and I know that I have not done so.

 

 

Bible Reading: 2091006

Genesis 46-50

 

“And Israel said unto Joseph, I had not thought to see thy face: and, lo, God hath shewed me also thy seed.” Genesis 48:11

 

Dear God, it is such a marvelous thing that You always do much more than people desire of Thee. Truly Thou art a generous, loving and gracious God. Help me to love Thee with all my heart.

Bible Reading: 2091005

Genesis 41-45

 

“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.” Genesis 41:38-40

 

Dear God, my hope is that one day I will find myself in a position of influence as Joseph did but Lord, in my heart of hearts, I know that I am not the man that Joseph was. I know beyond an shadow of a doubt that I am nowhere near where I must be to have such influence and power. My hope is that I will be used for great things but Lord, I pray that You would not allow me to move up until I have become a wise and disciplined man to do so. Lord, I have tried to move up faster than I should have in the past and I know that it leads to nothing but frustration and discouragement. Lord, I cannot describe how much my heart desires to do something great, help me to be the man to be used in that manner.

Bible Reading: 2091002

Genesis 36-40

 

“And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand. And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian's house for Joseph's sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.” Genesis 39:1-5

 

Lord, I pray that in whatever situation that I am in that I would be made prosperous by Thee. Lord, though Joseph was undoubtedly a diligent and trustworthy man, I often look at those things as the means to his success rather than the fact that the works of his hands were made prosperous only by Thee. Lord, that is what my prayer is for my life, that the works of my hands would be made prosperous by Thee and for Thy name’s sake. Lord, I desire that people would see my life and know that I love Thee and desire to serve Thee. Lord, I have high hopes for my life someday but Lord, if it is Your plan for me to be a man of low decree among men, then so be it. Lord, help me to be used of Thee.

Bible Reading: 2091001

Genesis 31-35

 

“And he said, Thy name shall be called no more Jacob, but Israel: for as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed. And Jacob asked him, and said, Tell me, I pray thee, thy name. And he said, Wherefore is it that thou dost ask after my name? And he blessed him there. And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Genesis 32:28-30

 

Dear God, men throughout Thy word have asked you to bless them and every time You have shown Thyself faithful to perform that which You have promised. Lord, I ask You to bless my life and to help me to honor Thee in all things. Lord, I have no idea what Your plans are for my life but I ask that my life would not be in vain but would be used to great things for Thy name’s sake.

Bible Reading: 2090930

Genesis 26-30

 

“Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him. And the man waxed great, and went forward, and grew until he became very great: For he had possession of flocks, and possession of herds, and great store of servants: and the Philistines envied him. For all the wells which his father's servants had digged in the days of Abraham his father, the Philistines had stopped them, and filled them with earth. And Abimelech said unto Isaac, Go from us; for thou art much mightier than we.” Genesis 26:12-16

 

 

Lord, I don't know what it is you have in store for my life. I have pursued many different avenues and set many a goals. I always find myself in a more propserous place as a result but no more sure of what it is that I am suppsoed to do with my life than the last. I have pursued being a Missionary, Businessman, Entreprenur and so on. Lord, you greatly blessed both Abraham and Isaac financially and did great things in there life. Lord, whether I am to be a man of poor income, average income or a prosperous income, I ask that You use my life. I have resigned myself to Thy will that I may bring you the maximum glory with my life. I do ask that You would bless me as You blessed Isaac but not before bless me as You did Solomon with the wisdom to use it for the glory of God.