Have you ever been stuck in a conversation with someone who talks only about himself? To be polite, you strike up a dialogue by asking questions. The other person proceeds to talk endlessly about himself, and he never once asks you anything. It is all about that personand nothing about you.
Imagine what it must be like for our heavenly Father to listen to our prayers during our devotional time. We may have read a portion of His Word, but then in prayer we swiftly shift focus exclusively to our needs. We ask for help in solving a problem, providing for a financial need, or healing a physical ailment. But the passage weve just read doesnt even enter into our prayers. What God has just said to us goes largely unacknowledged.
Apparently the writer of Psalm 119 did not have this perspective. Instead, he sought Gods help in understanding the Word: Open my eyes, he said, that I may see wondrous things from Your law (v.18). And as he prayed he expressed how he treasured Gods Word, calling it his delight (v.24).
Lets develop a discipline of praying our response to the Word. It just might transform our devotional time. Bible reading and prayer should reflect a two-way communication.
Read: Psalm 119:17-24
Good evening, Mayor, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to The Mayor family.
Hope you’ve have a restful Saturday, with nice weather.
Amen, Mayor!
A Blessed Lord's day to you and yours!
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