How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its seasons and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:1-3
As I reflect on these verses, they have turned my heart and mind toward prayer; prayer for myself and prayer for you, the people of Prineville Community Church.
I invite you to read this prayer and pray it along with me this month:
O most gracious and mighty Father, I pray that your heavenly blessings would fall upon us. Not for our own selfish pleasure, but that you might give us all that we need to live in purity and holiness. Allow us to reflect upon all that You have given us so that we can pursue godliness and continually know Your happiness. Convict us of the worldliness that creeps in unawares. By Your Word, empower us to put off what needs putting off. Then direct us to put on what needs putting on, namely, Christ Jesus.
O Father, of all that we need; cause us to desire Your Word above all. Make us fall in love with it. Allow us to savor Scripture until Christ returns for us. It is not enough that we would only delight in it. Thus, give us the time, place and desire to meditate upon Scripture.
O Father, as confusing and as hard as life may be, teach us that our key to happiness and success is quite simple. It is to live for You; to allow You to control our thinking and actions by meditating on the Bible. Then, cause us to be like a tree with deep roots, roots that live in nourishing soil. Like the tree, allow us to bear fruit and to never wither and die.
We ask this, O Father, in the name and blessedness of Jesus Christ our Lord,
Amen.
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