“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them. Yet their voice goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world. In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun. It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course. It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.” Psalm19:1-6NIV
Praying For Help
This morning, I started the day as I have been lately…peeking into the Bible quickly. It’s shameful even to write that. I wouldn’t just toss one thoughtless cracker into my mouth and think that would nourish me. I wouldn’t splash my face with water and say that I’m ready for the day. Yet lately, I will read one measly verse and think that’s gonna “do the trick.”
So I sat down and read a little devotional page, and I was sad how it didn’t sound like me. “God is looking for people who are passionate about the things He is passionate about. Wholeheartedly pursue Him…love others in their neighborhoods and homes…help the lost, the poor and the needy.”
So I was sad, because it doesn’t feel like me or sound like me right now. Because I know my heart.
I asked God to help me. I told him that I wanted to care for others and I also want to watch my mouth. I told the Lord right then and there that I want to only speak today when it’s good and true. I don’t want to just let my motor mouth run today.
Then I looked over toward the window because the sky was gorgeous with the sun just glowing with the red and orange of morning. I said, “God, I will rejoice in this day. Look how faithful You are! You bring your sun up each day and it is like a champion running its course!” It made my heart happy to remember that verse, and I remember that it is in Psalm 19. I opened my Bible to that chapter and my heart was beaming. Oh God! You’ve done it again. You are faithful and You prove Your love to me. You listen to this little girl. The verses talk about how the heavens and creation don’t need to say a word. They just declare the glory of God without words. And that’s what I wanted today.
He hears our prayers. Even our “I don’t feel like I do anything right, I want to disappear and quit making a gigantic mess of everything” prayers.
“Lord, You know all about me, even more than I know myself. All I can say is, please help me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”
Love this❤️Thank you
Amen!!!
Boy does this resonate with me! Some of my most treasured prayer times are when I am just completely honest with Him even if I feel ugly inside. Thank you for sharing!
Amen
For the past month or two I have been telling God every morning that I want to submit my entire being to Him for His service. I want to hear His voice and be obedient. I want to reflect Jesus, be a witness, be kind to everyone, etc. I don’t have many friends; I go to work everyday and go home, day after day after day. I want to be a shining star of Jesus to my employees, my extended family, and everyone I may come in contact with. Just this past week God has given me the opportunity, or so I think, to be a witness of His awesomeness to two people who do not know Him. I pray it will be a sweet smelling savor to Him and that He will begin a work in their lives for their salvation and God’s glory. I struggle with knowing whether it is God or my own ego and I don’t want it to be me. Thank you Father!
I so appreciate your honesty. Unlike the rich, young ruler, you did not go away sad!