"The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace." - Numbers 6:24-26 NKJV I was sitting in church one Wednesday night, overwhelmed with anger. Someone had hurt me, and I felt they weren't acting the way they should. I thought my sins weren't as bad as theirs, so I felt justified. But then, the Lord gently reminded me that I was wrong. I realized I was judging this person, and that was a sin in itself. God is holy, and my behavior was no better than theirs. I felt convicted and was moved to tears. The Holy Spirit whispered to me, "If you really love them, you would pray for their best, regardless of their behavior." That realization hit me hard. I admitted to myself that I didn’t truly love them as I claimed. My actions showed that I wanted them to act a certain way for my benefit. I remembered the verses from Numbers 6 and knew I needed to pray for G...
Thanksgiving is a wonderful way to begin our prayers, grounding us in gratitude before anything else. As 1 Chronicles 23:30 highlights , praising the Lord every morning and evening is crucial . One effective practice is to initiate every prayer with thanksgiving. For instance, you might say: “Thank You, Father, for all You have done in my life; Your love and grace truly amaze me, and I am deeply grateful.” Reflecting upon our lives, it’s essential to observe the nature of our thoughts and words, noting how often we express gratitude. Are we prone to complaints, or do we genuinely appreciate what we have? Consider setting a personal challenge: go through a whole day without voicing a single complaint. Cultivating an attitude of gratitude in every circumstance can profoundly enhance our connection with God, leading to greater blessings and a strengthened relationship. Prayer of the Day: Thank You, Father, for guiding my prayers. Help me to bring a heart of thankfulness to every prayer, ...