Prayer: Father, I know that I want to finish strong for You. Thank You for giving me purpose in the final part of my life’s journey. I am Your slave and servant. Amen.
Reading: Psalm 70 key: vs. 5
5 But may all who seek You
rejoice and be glad in You.
May those who love Your salvation
always say, “Let God be magnified.”
Attention: There is a children’s game called “Mother may I” which children enjoy playing. The game is played with three or more children and is explained in this video How to Play “Mother, May I?”
I was reminded of this game by the way in which David is appealing to God. In my translation, in multiple ways, he asks God for help, “May they be put to shame and disgrace who seek my life. May they be turned back in humiliation who delight in my hurt.” He continues with several more “May I’s.” Do I ask as a polite request or a demand? Do I appeal to God with respect, or requirement, with a “do it now” attitude?
David certainly has urgency in his song or prayer. Do we feel urgency or are we panicked and freaking out? Our tone and approach can determine our level of trust in God.
Greg Laurie is credited with saying, “More than an explanation, what we really need is an encounter with God—a revelation of God. Because when we see God for who He is, we see our problems for what they are. Small God, big problems. Big God, small problems.”
The question begs, “Do you have a small God or a big God?” My concept of God influences the size of my problem.
Action: I choose to exercise faith in believing that when I ask God to intervene in my problem today, I need not worry. He has it under control.
Yield: When I surrender control, I can relax in God.
Engage: I am engaged with God when I give my cares over to Him.
Relationship: In a full trusting relationship with God, I can be relaxed.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the underlying confidence You give me in Your sufficiency. Amen.
Memory Verse: 2 Corinthians 12:9
19 All along you’ve been thinking that we are defending ourselves to you. It is before God that we’ve been speaking in Messiah—and all for building you up, loved ones.
Music Video: Jesus Culture – More Than Enough (Feat. Kim Walker Smith) (Lyrics)