WORDS
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Psalm 119:105 (ESV)
Have you ever had someone finish your sentence? It could be annoying if they were wrong, or it could be reassuring because they know you so well. Maybe you wanted to say the punchline, but someone stole your thunder. Perhaps you couldn’t quite find the right word to show appreciation to someone, and they were able to insert the perfect word.
Years ago, there was a game show called The Newlywed Game. The premise was to quiz newly married couples about their partners. Supposedly all in fun, there would be friction when the husband's answers wouldn’t match what the wife expected or vice versa. The couple who got the most correct answers won the game. What was interesting was the look on the faces of the couples when the answers to the questions about them were wrong. The look of shock at their spouse not knowing them well enough. Conversely, the look of happiness when the answers were correct! We all like to be understood, don’t we?
A common refrain is that the Bible is outdated and irrelevant to today’s world. Yet, the Bible is often called God’s love letter to us. God speaks to us through the words in this best-selling book, which are true and helpful in our everyday lives. So, it’s possible that the words of God could speak straight to the issues we’re dealing with now. God’s words could accurately describe how we’re feeling inside. God’s words might be what we need to get back on our feet. He gets all the answers to the questions about us right…what a blessing!
APPLICATION: Find God’s affirming words to you in the Bible. Reflect on those words and ask God to help you believe them. Thank Him for His words. Share them with someone you know to encourage you both!
PRAYER: Father, Your words bring me life. Speak love, life and light to my heart, mind and emotions today. Encourage me to bring my questions and problems to you. Amen.
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?