"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." - James 1:5
Got wisdom? Most of us remember a while back the commercials and ads that would ask "Got Milk?" Do you have wisdom today? The Bible tells us that if any of us lack wisdom that we should ask God and He promises to give us wisdom. In fact, the above verse says that God will give to us liberally when we petition Him for wisdom.
During His earthly ministry Jesus taught His disciples to always ask God to meet their needs and depend on Him totally. We should do the same. No matter what your situation or need is today, you can go to the Father and bring your petition before Him. The genuine heartfelt prayer of the child God will produce powerful change in them and in the world. Christ told thee disciple that they had not because they asked not. We are plagued by the same problem today. Do you go to the Father with your cares, burdens, and petitions for wisdom?
Do you have questions about your future that you have no way of answering? Do you have needs that are impossible to meet by your power or ability? Do you sincerely desire for God to give you wisdom and guidance for your life? If the answer is yes, then ask Jesus Christ today and then keep asking Him everyday to meet your needs.
Man typically have the reputation of not admitting that they are lost and not asking for directions. However, we ALL are guilty of this when it comes to our spiritual walk with Christ. We convince ourselves that we know what we are doing, we know how to handle the situation, we don't need any help, and that we can reach our destination without any directions. Many a man will keep up the charade of thinking that he is not lost until he realizes that it is hopeless and he is lost. Until he stops and asks for directions, he will never arrive at the correct destination.
How many of us today are guilty of the same thing in our spiritual walk with Christ? Are you willing to admit that you need direction and wisdom today? If you need wisdom or direction from Christ for your life, all you have to do is ask.
Prayer For Today:
Lord, help me when I have questions about the direction of my life or when I need wisdom to turn to You. When I am weak, may I seek Your strength; when I am confused, help me to seek Your wisdom; and when I am discouraged, may I be reminded of Your love, mercy, and grace. May I trust you for everything that I need. In Jesus name, Amen!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Casting Our Care Upon Him
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." - 1 Peter 5:6-7
Do you ever feel weighed down by the burdens and cares of this world? Do you ever feel like you do not have the strength to go on? If we are honest, we all have days where we feel this way. However, the Lord never intended for us to carry our burdens by ourselves and face our battles alone. Yet, that is exactly what we do, we try to carry our burdens on our own shoulders and not turn them over to the Lord.
God is a tremendous source of strength and support if you will call upon Him. When we grow weary in our walk, God will give us strength. When we feel there is no hope, the Lord reminds us of His promises to us. When we are grieving, the Lord will comfort us and make His presence so real to us.
If the demands and burdens of this world begin to get you down, you must not rely upon your own strength or abilities. You must totally rely and depend on the Lord to get you through your trial and lift your burden from you. The Lord Jesus Christ will go every step of the way with you through whatever you are facing. He will not only hold your hand through it all, but when it seems you can no longer go on, He will carry you through.
"Faith is not merely you holding on to God, it is God holding on to you." - E. Stanley Jones
I am so glad that I am not holding on to Christ, but that Christ is holding on to me!
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me. You have promised to go through every trial with me. You have promised to take every burden from me. No matter what the day may bring and no matter what I may face, thank you for Your strength, comfort, and love. Help me today to cast all my cares upon You. In Jesus name, Amen!
Do you ever feel weighed down by the burdens and cares of this world? Do you ever feel like you do not have the strength to go on? If we are honest, we all have days where we feel this way. However, the Lord never intended for us to carry our burdens by ourselves and face our battles alone. Yet, that is exactly what we do, we try to carry our burdens on our own shoulders and not turn them over to the Lord.
God is a tremendous source of strength and support if you will call upon Him. When we grow weary in our walk, God will give us strength. When we feel there is no hope, the Lord reminds us of His promises to us. When we are grieving, the Lord will comfort us and make His presence so real to us.
If the demands and burdens of this world begin to get you down, you must not rely upon your own strength or abilities. You must totally rely and depend on the Lord to get you through your trial and lift your burden from you. The Lord Jesus Christ will go every step of the way with you through whatever you are facing. He will not only hold your hand through it all, but when it seems you can no longer go on, He will carry you through.
"Faith is not merely you holding on to God, it is God holding on to you." - E. Stanley Jones
I am so glad that I am not holding on to Christ, but that Christ is holding on to me!
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me. You have promised to go through every trial with me. You have promised to take every burden from me. No matter what the day may bring and no matter what I may face, thank you for Your strength, comfort, and love. Help me today to cast all my cares upon You. In Jesus name, Amen!
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