Admittedly, one of my "ah-ha" moments in the life
of David was how little I repent over my sin, and quite honestly, how often I
don't recognize it and am truly broken up about it. My prayer in
reviewing David's brokenness in Psalm 51 (v. 4: "Against You, You
only, have I sinned" and v. 11: "Cast me not away from Your
presence") was, "Lord, reveal my sin to me. Let my desire for
right relationship with you far outweigh my guilt over my sin and desire for
forgiveness."
As we move into the life of Solomon, we learn from Deuteronomy 17:18-20 that a king is to fear the Lord and walk in obedience according to the law (the Word of God). David further reminds his sons of the importance of seeking wisdom and insight in Proverbs 4:1-9. An application question in our study asks, "How does making God and His Word the foundation of your life practically affect your life?" My hope and desire is that, as I read the Bible and reflect on the words written and instructions given, I would allow it to penetrate my heart, change my thinking, and affect how I approach every situation in my life. But do I?
My prayer this week is that I would be increasingly convicted . . . in such a way that moves me to stronger connection with my Lord and that I would allow His Holy Spirit and His Word to truly change me. Change how I react, change how much I try to squeeze in a day, change what needs to be changed.
Where to start? In addition to allowing every word of Scripture I read to speak to and change my heart, I was reminded of the immense wisdom found in the book of Proverbs (written by Solomon). When I was in high school, a youth pastor encouraged us to read a Proverb a day over the course of a month (since there are 31 Proverbs). I've done this sporadically throughout my life. Today I decided to add this reading to my life again, as we start a new month and as I desire more of His wisdom and insight in my life.
Proverbs 1:33 says, "But whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster." Lord, let me listen and hear You today, follow You, and as a result, be at ease, without dread of disaster. Amen.
Desiring to follow His Word,
Rachael
As we move into the life of Solomon, we learn from Deuteronomy 17:18-20 that a king is to fear the Lord and walk in obedience according to the law (the Word of God). David further reminds his sons of the importance of seeking wisdom and insight in Proverbs 4:1-9. An application question in our study asks, "How does making God and His Word the foundation of your life practically affect your life?" My hope and desire is that, as I read the Bible and reflect on the words written and instructions given, I would allow it to penetrate my heart, change my thinking, and affect how I approach every situation in my life. But do I?
My prayer this week is that I would be increasingly convicted . . . in such a way that moves me to stronger connection with my Lord and that I would allow His Holy Spirit and His Word to truly change me. Change how I react, change how much I try to squeeze in a day, change what needs to be changed.
Where to start? In addition to allowing every word of Scripture I read to speak to and change my heart, I was reminded of the immense wisdom found in the book of Proverbs (written by Solomon). When I was in high school, a youth pastor encouraged us to read a Proverb a day over the course of a month (since there are 31 Proverbs). I've done this sporadically throughout my life. Today I decided to add this reading to my life again, as we start a new month and as I desire more of His wisdom and insight in my life.
Proverbs 1:33 says, "But whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster." Lord, let me listen and hear You today, follow You, and as a result, be at ease, without dread of disaster. Amen.
Desiring to follow His Word,
Rachael
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