Grace's Inspirational Corner

I cry out to you my rock, do not be silent but answer me. Hear my cry as I pour out my heart to you with words I cannot say. I will lift my hands and rest in your holy place as you do the works that need to be done. Give me rest this evening and renew my strength by your spirit. Amen.

 

Read Psalm 28 I praise you because I do not need to worry about others. Pay  back belongs to you Lord. I praise you for your mercy. Your my strength and shield my heart trusts you completely. Lord, you know what's best and you help me. I praise you with a song of joy for making me your anointed one.

I seek you Lord, trusting it is your face I will find. I desire for you to teach me Lord. Lead me to the straight path, do not let false witnesses rise against me. I am confident in you Lord. I trust that I will see goodness in the land of the living and I will wait on you Lord. give me rest this evening and renew my strength by your spirit. Amen.

 Day 5 Example: Zaccheaus Zaccheaus' story is short. There's a chldrens song about Zaccheaus an I'm sure we could probably sing it in about 30 seconds. Evenn though his story is short his faith was strong. He wanted to see the Lord, but everyone was pushing him back. I'm sure to Zaccheaus a short guy they all looked like giants to him. To make matters worse they all hated him because of his title. They didn't know him like Jesus did. Jesus saw his heart that genuinely desired  to know him. Reflection: Zaccheaus was judged and falsely accused just like we are. Everyday we face people who dislike us, dislike our clothes, the way we walk or talk, even the way we style our hair. They accuse us of many things they don't understand us. They don't know us. We must choose to be strong in faith and rise above the giants. Zaccheaus rised above, he climbed a tree so he could keep his focus on Jesus. Actions: First, I want us to examine ourselves. Look inwardly at our h...

 

Read Psalm 27 I will wait on you Lord because you are my light and my salvation. I do not have to be afraid. I praise you for your safe dwelling place. I praise you because when I call you are merciful to hear and answer me.

Lord, I have sought after you. I've asked for forgiveness for things I don't realize are sins. Although I have to work and shop and attend daily activities with disbelievers I ask that you keep my mind and values separate so not let their lifestyle interfere with my relationship with you Lord. Deliver me and place me on stable ground so I may continue to praise you. Give me rest this evening and renew my strength by your spirit. Amen

Day 4 Example: Esther's Life  Esther faced down fear she trusted in God, understanding there was a bigger problem than she could handle on her own. She faced many giants from King Ashasuerus to his servant Haman. Who both induced fear into her life. Reflection:  We face many fears everyday. We, like Esther, need to take those fears to God in prayer. Then respond in obedience to his directions. Actions: Seek the Lord. Study the scriptures. Follow Jesus’ example, he knew the Lord's plan and prayed about it. The Lord gave him peace. He then fulfilled that which was required of him. Esther needed peace before she called the king to meet her. She fasted and prayed. She didn't do it alone. She was interceding for all jews.. We are not interceding for a nation of people, we are asking for peace: a gift from the holy spirit. Ask a friend in faith to help you pray, to stay encouraged. Also getting to know the trinity is a great way to start building up your faith.  (We will start...

 

Read Psalm 26 Lord, I praise you for all your wondrous deeds. You have been good to me. I love you Lord and I love your glory. Shine on me, in me, and through me so others will be blessed by the light of your glory.

Lord, I ask you to guard me and protect me. Do not let me feel ashamed of seeking you while it looks like those who do not know you prosper. I desire to take refuge in you Lord. I ask you to deliver me from all my troubles. Give me rest this evening and renew my strength by your spirit. Amen

 Day 3 Example: Daniel's Life Daniel faced giant's too like being in the lions den. He trusted in God escpecially during the waiting. He had to wait in the lion's den. He believed in God to deliver him and answer him even though he couldn't see physically how God was going to do that. Waiting is a giant that causes axniety. Unless we stay grounded in faith. Daniel prayed and fasted 21 days while he waited on an answer from the Lord. If he wasn't seeking the Lord during this time he would have been discouraged. Seeking the Lord is what kept Daniel during the rough patches of life. Reflection: We all have trouble waiting. Its hard to remain faithful andd persistent when we can't see the outcome. That's where faith comes in. Faith is our evidence that the outcome will be victory in Christ our deliverer. Actions:  Like Daniel we should be persistent. He believed in God and prayed to God desipte what anyone else thought. His trust in God caused nonbelivers to cas...

 

Read Psalm 25 I praise you Lord for having new mercies everyday. I praise you for giving me second chances and for showing me your ways. I trust you and hope in you. I stand firm knowing if I ask for forgiveness I will receive it because you do not hold onto my wrongs, but you forget them because of your love for me.   you have been gracious to me and I praise you for that. Amen.

Lord, I ask you to come into my life everyday and every night so I may get to know you better. Give me rest this evening and renew my strength by your spirit. Amen.