“Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” Psalm 90:1-2
Though our earthly lives are brief, the Lord God is from everlasting to everlasting. “In Him we live and move and have our being” (Acts 17:28). He holds our very breath in His hands (cf. Dan. 5:23). How important it is that we remember that our Lord and Savior is the eternal God who created us and holds our lives in His hands!
O eternal God, grant that we see the brevity of our lives and our continual dependence upon You. Move us to live our lives revering You as our God and Maker and trusting in You for mercy in the shed blood of Christ Jesus, our Savior. Amen.
“Happy is the man who finds wisdom, and the man who gains understanding; for her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, and her gain than fine gold. Proverbs 3:13-14
The wisdom and understanding gained through the study of God’s Word bring blessing and happiness far greater than anything that can be obtained with silver or gold. The Scriptures make us wise unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus and teach us how to live godly lives in this world (2 Tim. 3:14-17).
Move me to read and study Your Word, O God, and grant me wisdom to see my sinfulness but also my hope and salvation in Christ Jesus and His cross. In His name, I pray. Amen.
“My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor detest His correction; for whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights.” Proverbs 3:11-12
Those who trust in God and the promises of His Word willingly accept the LORD’s chastening and correction, even though it may be unpleasant (He may afflict us or take from us our goods, health, or loved ones) because we know He, as our loving Heavenly Father, is working for our good to keep us in the true faith and trusting in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Grant that I willingly endure Your discipline, O LORD, and hold fast to the promises of Your Word unto life everlasting. Amen.
“Honor the LORD with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.” Proverbs 3:9-10
When we truly fear, love, and trust in the LORD God, our Maker and Redeemer, we will honor Him with all we possess and give and devote to Him our best, trusting that He will provide more than enough to meet our needs.
Forgive me, O LORD, for my failures to love, trust, and honor You above all things. I pray in the name of Jesus, who loved me and gave Himself as a perfect sacrifice for my sins. Amen.
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” Proverbs 3:7-8
We often feel that we know better than the LORD God and His Word. However, the Scriptures admonish us not to be wise in our own eyes, but rather to fear and respect the LORD God, listen to His Word, repent of the sin and evil in our lives, and seek God’s forgiveness through Jesus Christ’s innocent suffering and death in our stead. That will bring health to our bodies and strength to our bones.
O LORD God, Your Word is right, and I am wrong when I go my own way. Pardon my sin for the sake of Christ Jesus and His sacrifice on the cross, and lead me to walk in accordance with Your holy Word. Amen.
