A Prayer Of Meditation
ICS Daily Devotions
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
The Bible says that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7a). Therefore we are a product of our thought life, and the key to keeping the peace of God in our hearts and our minds is meditating on the Word of God.
Meditate on this today: I am a child of the living God, deeply loved by the Heavenly Father. God is interested in my life because my name is written in the Book of Life and He has inscribed me on the palm of His hands. Since I am hidden in Christ, I have the imputed righteousness of God. God is listening to my prayer. God’s grace is available to sustain me during my times of need. I have cast all my anxieties on Him for He cares for me. The Bible says that though I am hard-pressed on every side, I will not be crushed because of His grace; when I feel perplexed, I will not be in despair. I might be persecuted, but I am not forsaken because He will never leave me. God’s intrinsic and inherent power is working within me to give me the ability, strength, wisdom, might, and capability to deal with the current situation. God’s grace is sufficient for me.
God has a good plan for my life. His will in heaven will be done on earth for me. I am convinced that His heavenly plan is good and perfect because there is nothing bad nor evil in heaven. James 1:17 (NKJV) says, “Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of lights with whom there is no shadow of turning”. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) says, “Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths”.
I will trust the Lord and place my life in His hands. I am in good hands—God’s hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) says, “For God has not given me a spirit, of fear but of love, power and a sound mind”. Therefore, I can think clearly and my thoughts are crystallised. Fear and anxiety do not belong to me but a sound and balanced mind is mine. The Holy Spirit is my teacher, comforter, and helper. Therefore, He can teach me in every situation and will lead and guide me to know what to do as I seek the face of the Lord. I choose to anchor my faith in the Word and will not be moved by what I see, feel, and experience. The Word of God gives substance to my faith. Amen.
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