Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – June 14, 2015
The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Proverbs 4:18
Prayerful perseverance is the path of the righteous. It is the route the righteous take during recessionary times. Economic downturns can be a detour in our walk with Christ, or shed light on where God wants us to go. You persevere in prayer because it is here the voices of worry go mute. Here your Master guides you onto a productive path. Indeed, recessions force us to be resourceful with our relationships and creativity.
Perhaps you reach out to those who have helped you in the past and are unable to help now because of their need. For example, take the time to connect those out of work with opportunities that may match their call. Most importantly, ask others how you can specifically pray for them. The Lord leads by the light of His love during dark days; so stay connected to Christ and people in prayer. This righteous resolve takes focus and hard work.
“You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:36).
The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. This is why it is imperative you feed the spirit in persistent prayer. Stay engaged with God. The gleaming dawn of hope will rise on your shadowed circumstances. As you prayerfully walk with the Lord in the light, there is a holy security, a serene spirit that shines forth from your countenance for all to see. Your humble and good works on earth bring glory to your Father in heaven.
Prayerful perseverance increases the brightness of your light like the rising of the all-consuming, orange sun. So use recessionary days to heal the hurting, rescue the repentant, and comfort the broken. Dark days were created for the care of Christians to come forth in faith and generosity. Therefore, prayerfully persevere for your soul’s sake, for God’s glory, and in service to others.
“Then your light will break out like the dawn, And your recovery will speedily spring forth; And your righteousness will go before you; The glory of the Lord will be your rear guard” (Isaiah 58:8 nasb).
Prayer: Where do I need to persevere in prayer, and whom can I specifically pray for in their dark night of the soul?
Related Readings: Job 22:28; Matthew 5:16; 26:41 kjv; Philippians 2:15
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I love the wisdom hunters but
Can it be sent once a week instead
Of everyday?
Thanks
Dear Louise,
Thank you for contacting us with your suggestion. I will pass it along to the Wisdom Hunter’s staff but my thoughts are that we will probably stay with the daily format. However, we do appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us and hope you continue to be blessed by the devotionals.
Have a wonderful day.
Believing and trusting~
Gwynne
“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage each other- and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”
Hebrews 10:25