Lessons for Life
As I read through the Bible, I'm constantly looking for ways of applying the truths I find to the nitty gritty of my daily life. Today I hit a goldmine in II Chronicles 20. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, faces a formidable enemy and sets a great example for me to follow. Here are some quips that I want to remember:
v. 3 - When I am afraid, the first thing I should do is "turn [my] attention to seek the Lord."
v. 12 - This is the essence of prayer: "I am powerless...I don't know what to do...My eyes are on Thee.."
vs. 15-17 - God's response to our prayer is: "Do not fear. The battle is Mine. I am with you."
vs. 18-20 - My response to God should be: to fall down before the Lord in worship, and then stand up to praise Him in a loud voice, and finally to go forward in immediate obedience to His direction.
v. 22 - As the people obeyed, gave thanks, sang praise, then the Lord worked victory.
As I go into this new week, I can't think of a better way to approach any and all circumstances of my days.
v. 3 - When I am afraid, the first thing I should do is "turn [my] attention to seek the Lord."
v. 12 - This is the essence of prayer: "I am powerless...I don't know what to do...My eyes are on Thee.."
vs. 15-17 - God's response to our prayer is: "Do not fear. The battle is Mine. I am with you."
vs. 18-20 - My response to God should be: to fall down before the Lord in worship, and then stand up to praise Him in a loud voice, and finally to go forward in immediate obedience to His direction.
v. 22 - As the people obeyed, gave thanks, sang praise, then the Lord worked victory.
As I go into this new week, I can't think of a better way to approach any and all circumstances of my days.
posted by Violet | 7:10 AM
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