10 AUG 23 Thursday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak of his praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart.” Psalm 34: 1-2
The Lord commanded everyone, to Love the Lord your God will all of your heart, mind, soul, and strength. Do you with your all? All the time? With your time? The answer is probably, no. When we don’t intentionally prioritize the Lord, our nature fills that space in our lives with other things. We begin to love other things, many of which, are not wicked in and of themselves.
They can become not just a barrier to our relationship with God, but an idol. Take a moment this week to see how you spend your time and money. We all operate on some kind of spending plan and looking at will reveal where our heart is. How much time do we spend in conversation with God? When was the last time you prayed? Served others? Shared the gospel? Read the Scriptures? Worshiped by yourself, with family, or with other believers?
How much of your finances are dedicated to the spread of the Kingdom? Do you give to missionaries? Local church? Are you generous in giving to meet the needs of fellow Christians or family members? Do you seek out opportunities to give? How you spend your time and resources reflects or demonstrates your love for the Lord. That is worship in your everyday life. The psalmist goes on to state that he verbally testifies to the goodness and greatness of God.
Do you tell God how thankful you are? Do you tell others what God is doing and has done for you? Do you boast about God? He expects us to ascribe to him the glory that is due. God is not a genie to serve our needs and fulfill our wishes. He is the Lord and the authority of the universe and our lives. There are people who are helpless and broken that need to hear that He is there for them like he is for you.
Does the Lord receive praise from your lips and daily life?
Reading Plan: Psalm 34; 2 Sam. 11:1-27; Acts 19:11-20; Mark 9:2-13
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