Today's Scripture
“Commit your way to the Lord [roll and repose each care of your load on Him]; trust (lean on, rely on, and be confident) also in Him and He will bring it to pass.” Psalm 37:5 AMP
Thoughts for Today
The Lord is our Banner. He wants us to stay under his banner—to trust in him and his plan for our lives, to depend on him and trust him as our source of strength, as our protection. But so often we either get in an “I can do it myself mode” or determine that “I want to do it my way.” When we do this, we step out from under God’s banner of love and protection. Just as the Israelites began to experience failure every time Moses’ arms dropped, so we will struggle needlessly when we choose to step out from under his banner.
Being under God’s banner does not mean we won’t have problems—the Israelites still had to fight their battle. But it does mean that we don’t have to face things alone—and that God will work all things together for good and bring ultimate victory.
Consider this…
Is there some area in your life that you have determined you want to handle by yourself—and do it your way? Perhaps you don’t think that God cares about—or completely understands—your struggle. Or maybe you are determined to do it your way, even knowing that your way does not line up with God’s plan.
The truth is … God does care. He does understand. And his way, even if our desires conflict, is always the best way. Step back under his banner of love and protection … Submit to his plan. Let him help you. You will be glad you did.
Prayer…
Father, I thank you that you are my banner. Help me to walk under your banner and not succumb to self-will and pride, choosing my way over yours. Thank you for your love and protection and forgiveness. In Jesus’ name …
These thoughts were drawn from…
Knowing God My Father: Applying the names of God to my personal life by Jimmy Ray Lee, D.Min. This curriculum is designed to help people strengthen their relationship with their heavenly Father by applying His names to their personal life. Along with helping Christians know God better, it can serve as an evangelistic tool by giving a true picture of God to people who may have a distorted view of Him because of an absent or abusive earthly father who did not or does not provide for them. This group can also help men who want to be better fathers. Suggested uses include home bible studies, cell groups, Sunday school classes, support groups, and personal enrichment.
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