A Prayer of ‘Un-abomination’
Proverbs 6:16-19 says:
16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
An abomination means something that is detested or repulsive.
If God detest these seven things, we should pray that we are not these things. Therefore, this devotional is a prayer to God asking His Holy Spirit to empower us to never be these things.
Read this prayer. Then write your own!
Heavenly Father, I praise Your name and humbly acknowledge that only through the power and guidance of Your Holy Spirit can I become the Christian You want me to be. In Proverbs 6 You clearly tell me seven things that are repulsive to You. Please, dear Lord, help me never to be these things.
I ask that I never look down on others or exalt myself. May the example of humility Christ set for me guide me in my thoughts, words, actions and attitudes.
Jesus Christ is the Truth. Jesus indwells me. I pray that only truthful words come out of my mouth. May I honor You with all my words.
May your peace that passes understanding guide my life and relationships. May I learn to forgive others. I pray I never shed innocent blood.
My spirit is willing, but my flesh is weak. May my thoughts be ever focused on You. Guard my mind against wicked thoughts dear Lord. May my creativity be focused on, and dedicated to, serving You.
Cleanse my heart of sinful curiosity. May my only interest in mischief be aiding the unfortunate and mistreated or witnessing to the lost. Give me wisdom to discern when I should engage in any questionable situation.
May I never misrepresent myself or others for self-preservation, protection, personal gain, or revenge. May my words and testimony, whether in court or in casual conversation, be honest and accurate.
May I never stir up trouble within my Christian family. On the contrary, may my influence be one that facilitates harmony and conflict resolution. May others see that we are Christians by the way we love another.
I ask these things in the precious name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
What were you thinking?
What were you thinking?
As Christians, our ‘thought life’ is so very important. God sees our heart and knows everything we think about. Don’t you want to honor Him with your thoughts!
There are three things trying to hinder our relationship with God by drawing us into a sinful thought life:
1. Satan. Our great adversary. If you are a Christian, he wants to damage your testimony/witness.
2. The World. Satan is the temporary ruler of the earth (although he can still only do what God allows). So this fallen world draws you to inappropriate thoughts.
3. Your Flesh. That part of you that existed separate from God prior to your salvation.
What are the potential impacts to your thought life if you give in to temptation?
Galatians 5:19-2119 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But in his letter to the Philippians, Paul told his Christian brothers at Philippi what they should be thinking about.
Philippians 4:8-98 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Prayer: My Father in heaven, my heart is yours. You are worthy of all praise, honor and glory. Forgive me where I fall short of Your standards. Thank You for Your righteousness through Christ. Please Father, help me to have a thought life that honors You. In Christ name I pray. Amen.
As Christians, our ‘thought life’ is so very important. God sees our heart and knows everything we think about. Don’t you want to honor Him with your thoughts!
There are three things trying to hinder our relationship with God by drawing us into a sinful thought life:
1. Satan. Our great adversary. If you are a Christian, he wants to damage your testimony/witness.
2. The World. Satan is the temporary ruler of the earth (although he can still only do what God allows). So this fallen world draws you to inappropriate thoughts.
3. Your Flesh. That part of you that existed separate from God prior to your salvation.
What are the potential impacts to your thought life if you give in to temptation?
Galatians 5:19-2119 Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies,
21 Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
But in his letter to the Philippians, Paul told his Christian brothers at Philippi what they should be thinking about.
Philippians 4:8-98 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
Prayer: My Father in heaven, my heart is yours. You are worthy of all praise, honor and glory. Forgive me where I fall short of Your standards. Thank You for Your righteousness through Christ. Please Father, help me to have a thought life that honors You. In Christ name I pray. Amen.
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