Monday
Read Psalm 112
Think
Verses
1-2 point to the idea that when we get our relationship right with God – we
also put things right with our families.
Verse
4 reminds us that even if we are ‘righteous’ there will be times of darkness –
but with God’s help they will rise through it and serve as a light to others.
The
Psalmist points to the many blessings of putting things right with God; and
only gives verse 10 to the wicked!
Pray
At
the beginning of this week – I want to be right with you Lord.
Tuesday
Read Proverbs 25:6-7
Think
This
Proverb relates to the gospel reading for this week. It is better to be told, ‘come up here’ than
to be put lower in the presence of a noble.
Pray
Lord,
do I need to be lifted up? Or do I need to be brought low?
Wednesday
Read Hebrews 13:1-8 (and 15-16)
Think
So
much wisdom in Hebrews 13:1-8. Show
hospitality. Remember those who suffer –
as if you were them! Look after you
marriage. Keep your life free from the
love of money. Be content with what you
have.
Pray
Lord,
help me to say with confidence:
“The
Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.
What can anyone do to me?”
Also
remember those who minister to prisoners in your prayers today.
Thursday
Read Luke 14:1 & 7-14
Think
Life
is full of comparing ourselves to others.
Either to feel good about ourselves, or feel bad about ourselves. Jesus encourages us to take a default
position of considering ourselves to be the lowest of the low. This is helpful – because Jesus is
particularly helpful to the lowest; constantly lifting them up.
Pray
Lord,
I think you that in my brokenness; your strength is revealed.
Friday
Read Luke 14:25-33
Think
This
is a difficult passage. Jesus seems to
say that if you’re not 100% committed to following him – you might as well
stop.
Pray
Lord;
help us to give you 100%.
