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Praying God’s Word Wednesday #58: Proverbs 9:6

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This will be my last Praying God’s Word on Wednesday.  But it will not be the last of Praying God’s Word together.  I am having to make some changes that I will explain more in my Friday post.  Buttoday, as I seek God’s wisdom for how to order my days and my hobbies and duties, I am praying Proverbs 9:6for myself.  Maybe you need this prayer, too.

 

“Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of insight.”  Proverbs 9:6 NIV

 

Upon reading this verse, my first thought was, “I’m not simple.  I’m pretty smart (and humble).”  But my favorite Bible commentary defines the simple as “impressionable people who are prone to go astray and therefore need help and guidance”.  Oh, that’s me.  There are so many people and ideas vying for my attention in this noisy world.  How easy it is for me to veer from God’s commands and away from the guidance of His Word.

 

Walking “in the way of insight” necessitates parting company “with foolishness and showing that a moral change has taken place” in our lives.  That’s what I long for.  So today I pray:

 

 

Lord, protect me from being swayed by anything that is not of you.  Place my feet daily on the path lit by Your Word’s wisdom.  

 

Modify this Proverbs 9:6 prayer to be appropriate for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

Praying for you in this.  And don’t forget to share on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word post, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

Praying God’s Word Wednesday #56: Colossians 3:2

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As I write this, my teenage daughter is at Estes Park, Colorado for church camp.  I’m in hot, humid Texas; and not one bit jealous!  Although I would love some cooler temps and mountain views, what I’m most envious of (Forgive me, Lord.) is the chance to get away with God.

 

I’m so thankful that our Father allows us to come to him any time and any where.  But there’s something about being away from home in a serene setting.  Being able to leave behind the chores, the pressures of work or school and the pull of so many other things.  There’s nothing like worshipping God and spending time with Him in that environment.

 

But since I don’t have that luxury right now, I’ve been in my comfy recliner in the air conditioning praising Him, praying to Him and studying His word.  And Colossians 3:2 jumped out at me as the perfect verse to pray over my daughter to make the most of her opportunity to focus on our God and Savior.

 

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

Colossians 3:2 NIV

 

My prayer for my girl:

 

 

Lord God, thank You for the chance for Allie to get away in Your beautiful creation.  Remove her not just physically, but spiritually from all the worldly junk.  May she look to You and Your Word in all things.  Light her up with Your love and truth!  Amen.  

 

Modify this prayer to be appropriate for the person (or yourself) that you are praying for.

 

Praying for you in this.  And don’t forget to share on social media or with a friend who could benefit.  It would mean so much to me.  And if you don’t want to miss a Praying God’s Word Wednesday, subscribe over on the right hand side of this page.

Lauren

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