New Testament Reading: Luke 1
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 118:1-8
One of the major themes of the books of Luke & Acts is prayer. Over the next 40 days why not read 1 chapter a day of Luke and then into Acts? Look for how prayer is involved in Jesus' conception, birth, life, death, and instruction to his disciples. It was in the place of prayer that Jesus aligned himself with the Father's will, was empowered by the Holy Spirit, and was transfigured. Let's model Jesus' example!
Often times when I go to pray, I found myself tired or distracted by my thoughts. Psalm 118 encourages us. It is good to pray these verses back to God as you go to pray. It begins by reminding us that God's love and mercy endures forever! How freeing to know as we go to pray that God loves us and no matter what we have done, how far we have strayed, or how tired we feel there is mercy available to us because of Jesus' death on the cross! Thank Him for that.
It does not end there. Verse 5 reminds us that if we call out to Lord in the midst of our anguish; he will set us free. Do you feel bound as you approach God? Cry out in prayer. He will answer. Do you need help to pray? God is your help (vs. 7).
We may think. Why I am I fasting? Why am I walking up early? The answer is found in verse 8.
"It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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