The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent persistently to them by his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place, but they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words, and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord against his people became so great that there was no remedy. II Chronicles 36: 15-16 NRSV
Has God ever tried to get your attention, sending you messages and messengers? Have you noticed the same ideas, scripture, themes and suggestions coming your way from various sources? Have you found yourself making narrow escapes again and again? And even after all this, were you too busy ignoring, laughing and being perfectly oblivious to what God was trying to tell you?
God comes to us in many ways. However, it often feels like God lies in wait and then hits us over the head with a two-by-four. I think God has probably been sending messengers for awhile and we have not been paying any attention.
The people of Judah were loved by God. God kept on sending prophets and angels (messengers) but the people mocked the messages. So, God finally had enough and uses the king of the Chaldeans to carry out God's punishment: total destruction of the temple and Jerusalem and complete exile in Babylon. This was a devastating time for the Jewish people and God's wrath was truly felt.
But the book of II Chronicles, as our own stories today, ends on a note of hope: the return and reconstruction. For us Christians, Jesus Christ is our hope. He is the one who guides us to return to God and restores our relationship with him.
God, help us to listen to you so that our relationship remains strong. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
One Greater With Us
Be strong and of good courage. Do not be afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him; for there is one greater with us than with him. II Chronicles 32:7 NRSV
Lord, I want to say that I am strong. I have weathered many of life's storms. I have stood my ground when that was needed. I have stepped aside when called upon to do so.
But how strong am I really on my own? You are the one who makes me strong.
I think I have good courage, yet when the real moral dilemmas occur, I hold my tongue and say nothing. Even when I see an injustice, I am slow to move because I don't want to be hurt instead.
Do I have good courage? Only you give me courage.
As a child I was afraid of the dark. Now I am afraid of losing my job, of not being able to pay my bills, of my spouse leaving me, of being a failure. My fears have grown even as I have.
Do not be afraid? That is not possible. At least not without your help.
Do not be dismayed at the enemy poised at your gates? The worst that could happen is always around the corner. I do feel constantly besieged. I am trapped, sometimes in places of my own making.
But there is one greater than all these. One who gives me courage. One who makes me strong. One who takes my fears and dismays and crushes them into dust.
God, you are that one.
I thank you and praise you forever more.
Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Lord, I want to say that I am strong. I have weathered many of life's storms. I have stood my ground when that was needed. I have stepped aside when called upon to do so.
But how strong am I really on my own? You are the one who makes me strong.
I think I have good courage, yet when the real moral dilemmas occur, I hold my tongue and say nothing. Even when I see an injustice, I am slow to move because I don't want to be hurt instead.
Do I have good courage? Only you give me courage.
As a child I was afraid of the dark. Now I am afraid of losing my job, of not being able to pay my bills, of my spouse leaving me, of being a failure. My fears have grown even as I have.
Do not be afraid? That is not possible. At least not without your help.
Do not be dismayed at the enemy poised at your gates? The worst that could happen is always around the corner. I do feel constantly besieged. I am trapped, sometimes in places of my own making.
But there is one greater than all these. One who gives me courage. One who makes me strong. One who takes my fears and dismays and crushes them into dust.
God, you are that one.
I thank you and praise you forever more.
Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Prayer for Forgiveness
For a multitude of the people, many of them from Ephraim, Manaseh, Isachar, and Zebulun, had not cleansed themselves, yet they ate the passover otherwise as proscribed. But Hezekiah prayed for them, saying, "The good Lord pardon all who set their hearts to seek God, the Lord the God of their ancestors, even though not in accordance with the sanctuary's rules of cleanness." The Lord heard Hezekiah, and healed the people. II Chronicles 30: 18-20 NRSV
I am very accustomed to asking God to forgive me. But how often do I ask God to forgive others?
King Hezekiah asks for God to forgive those who participated in the Passover feast without properly cleansing themselves as the Law required. He did this because he saw that these people were actively seeking God and trying to do the right thing. God then forgives these people. We know this because God also healed them.
Who do you see as being in need of God's forgiveness? In asking for God to forgive them, know that God's forgiveness will be manifest in their lives in a powerful and highly evident way. Let's pray together:
God, you know our hearts better than we even know ourselves or those we love. We ask your forgiveness for ________________________. Even Jesus on the cross asked that you forgive those who tortured and killed him, even those who mocked him as he died. We invoke that powerful forgiveness - not just for those who have hurt us but for those who have hurt you. In Jesus' powerful name we pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
I am very accustomed to asking God to forgive me. But how often do I ask God to forgive others?
King Hezekiah asks for God to forgive those who participated in the Passover feast without properly cleansing themselves as the Law required. He did this because he saw that these people were actively seeking God and trying to do the right thing. God then forgives these people. We know this because God also healed them.
Who do you see as being in need of God's forgiveness? In asking for God to forgive them, know that God's forgiveness will be manifest in their lives in a powerful and highly evident way. Let's pray together:
God, you know our hearts better than we even know ourselves or those we love. We ask your forgiveness for ________________________. Even Jesus on the cross asked that you forgive those who tortured and killed him, even those who mocked him as he died. We invoke that powerful forgiveness - not just for those who have hurt us but for those who have hurt you. In Jesus' powerful name we pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Saturday, April 17, 2010
A Tax that Makes You Happy
All the leaders and all the people rejoiced and brought their tax and dropped it into the chest until it was full. II Chronicles 24: 10 NRSV
Well, I was not rejoicing when I paid my taxes this week but this scripture isn't referring to a government tax. This is the tax that Moses and later David and Solomon collected to pay for God's dwelling place. This young king, Joash, is being led to make improvements in the Temple but needs money to do so. A chest is set outside the gate of the house of the Lord and the people are so moved and willing, that the chest is constantly being filled. In fact, the leaders and the people are doing so joyfully.
Every Sunday that plate comes around in front of you and your thoughts are probably those of guilt or duty. Perhaps you feel bad that you aren't giving more or that you just forgot your checkbook. And doesn't it seem like there is a capital campaign for building improvements every time you turn around? There is not much joy these days in giving offerings to God.
Yet, here we have an example that the people were taxed (in other words, this wasn't an optional offering) and they were happy to give their money. This is because they were giving it to God.
Think about all the bills you pay each month - the power company, the water company, the mortgage company, the credit card companies... are you happy about writing that check or going online to pay those bills? Does it give you a feeling of satisfaction or happiness to know those big conglomerates are getting your hard-earned cash? How much different it is to give to God! Even when giving for building campaigns, we are giving to the One who has give so much to us including this money. Think about the lives being changed, the stories of redemption and your own discipleship journey. That is what your money is going to be paying for when you give your money to God through the church.
Now doesn't that make you happy?
God, give us joy when we give to you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Well, I was not rejoicing when I paid my taxes this week but this scripture isn't referring to a government tax. This is the tax that Moses and later David and Solomon collected to pay for God's dwelling place. This young king, Joash, is being led to make improvements in the Temple but needs money to do so. A chest is set outside the gate of the house of the Lord and the people are so moved and willing, that the chest is constantly being filled. In fact, the leaders and the people are doing so joyfully.
Every Sunday that plate comes around in front of you and your thoughts are probably those of guilt or duty. Perhaps you feel bad that you aren't giving more or that you just forgot your checkbook. And doesn't it seem like there is a capital campaign for building improvements every time you turn around? There is not much joy these days in giving offerings to God.
Yet, here we have an example that the people were taxed (in other words, this wasn't an optional offering) and they were happy to give their money. This is because they were giving it to God.
Think about all the bills you pay each month - the power company, the water company, the mortgage company, the credit card companies... are you happy about writing that check or going online to pay those bills? Does it give you a feeling of satisfaction or happiness to know those big conglomerates are getting your hard-earned cash? How much different it is to give to God! Even when giving for building campaigns, we are giving to the One who has give so much to us including this money. Think about the lives being changed, the stories of redemption and your own discipleship journey. That is what your money is going to be paying for when you give your money to God through the church.
Now doesn't that make you happy?
God, give us joy when we give to you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Friday, April 16, 2010
Departing With No One's Regret
He was thirty-two years old when he began to reign; he reigned eight years in Jerusalem. He departed with no one's regret. They buried him in the city of David, but not in the tombs of the kings.
II Chronicles 21: 20 NRSV
Well, I have been to many interesting funerals but I have never heard of anyone spoken of who “departed with no one's regret.” I find this to be bible humor. Hope some of you laughed.
Our laughter aside, there was a very clear reason that he departed with no one's regret. Jehoram was a really bad “dude.” He killed all his brothers as soon as he ascended to the throne. He took King Ahab's daughter as his wife and was greatly influenced by that evil household. He set up the high places and made the people of Judah be unfaithful to God. He caused several neighbors to become enemies of Judah. The prophet Elijah wrote him a letter prophesying his downfall and death because of his evil deeds. His country and household were invaded by Judah's enemies and he died in misery and pain. The only thing which saved him from an early demise was that he was of the house of David.
What can we learn from such a man? Not to be bad “dudes” is one possibility. Certainly none of us wants to go to the grave with no one mourning our death. But the worst is God's own condemnation of Jehoram. He did what was evil in the sight of the Lord and aroused the Lord's anger.
Have you ever done anything in your lifetime that aroused God's anger?
Thank God for the mercy offered to each one of us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ!
God, be merciful to us and forgive us. Be not angry at our deeds and mistakes. Cause your face to shine upon us and be merciful to us. In Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Taking a Bribe
...And said to the judges, "Consider what you are doing, for you judge not on behalf of human beings but on the Lord's behalf; he is with you in giving judgment. Now let the fear of the Lord be upon you; take care what you do, for there is no perversion of justice with the Lord our God, or partiality, or taking of bribes." II Chronicles 19: 6-7 NRSV
How I wish someone had said this to some of our local and state politicians. I don't think I have picked up a newspaper lately without some new report of a mayor, commissioner, judge, state senator or other government employee taking a bribe. Some of these have been in the forms of campaign contributions or loans but a few have been outright gifts. There seems to be little fear of the Lord not to mention integrity among those serving in public office.
Why is that? Are people just more greedy these days? Or are they simply apathetic?
In the time of King Jehoshaphat of Jerusalem, the king's responsibilities included bringing folks back to God. In fact, Jehoshaphat was a good king. He got rid of those pagan places of worship and had the book of the law read to the people. His heart was in the right place. But even King Jehoshaphat, as courageous in the ways of the Lord as he was, could be influenced to "help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord (see verse 2)."
It is not just those in public office who need to let the fear of God settle upon them. None of us are above being bribed or turned away from God. Not one of us can truly throw the first stone. No one is that good.
God, give us courage to remain true to you, letting the fear of you fall upon us so that we can all be courageous in your ways. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
How I wish someone had said this to some of our local and state politicians. I don't think I have picked up a newspaper lately without some new report of a mayor, commissioner, judge, state senator or other government employee taking a bribe. Some of these have been in the forms of campaign contributions or loans but a few have been outright gifts. There seems to be little fear of the Lord not to mention integrity among those serving in public office.
Why is that? Are people just more greedy these days? Or are they simply apathetic?
In the time of King Jehoshaphat of Jerusalem, the king's responsibilities included bringing folks back to God. In fact, Jehoshaphat was a good king. He got rid of those pagan places of worship and had the book of the law read to the people. His heart was in the right place. But even King Jehoshaphat, as courageous in the ways of the Lord as he was, could be influenced to "help the wicked and love those who hate the Lord (see verse 2)."
It is not just those in public office who need to let the fear of God settle upon them. None of us are above being bribed or turned away from God. Not one of us can truly throw the first stone. No one is that good.
God, give us courage to remain true to you, letting the fear of you fall upon us so that we can all be courageous in your ways. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Rely on God
Were not the Ethiopians and the Libyans a huge army with exceedingly many chariots and cavalry? Yet because you relied on the Lord, he gave them into your hand. For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the entire earth, to strengthen those whose heart is true to him. II Chronicles 16: 8-9 NRSV
King Asa of Judah relied on God to defeat his enemies. But when he became afraid of Israel because they had set up a town to prevent any more faithful from going to worship in Jerusalem, he made a treaty with them, spending money God's money that came directly from the Temple. When he did this, he not only stopped relying on God but misused God's own treasure.
You and I are often tempted to rely on ourselves rather than God. In fact, I can't tell you how many times in the past my husband and I took what should have been God's tithe and used it to pay bills! We were afraid and, rather than appeal for God's help in our situation, we tried to solve it ourselves. Although we have stopped misusing God's treasure, we still have fears and try to do things ourselves without relying on God.
But how many times has God come to our rescue? How many times does God have to prove to us that God will provide? It seems as though we can't learn this lesson often enough for it to sink in.
What are your fears? Are you tempted to solve all your problems yourself? What would happen if you appealed to God?
God, as your eyes range throughout the entire earth, let them rest on us, your faithful. May you strengthen the hearts of those who are true to you. For in you lie miracles we cannot fathom. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
King Asa of Judah relied on God to defeat his enemies. But when he became afraid of Israel because they had set up a town to prevent any more faithful from going to worship in Jerusalem, he made a treaty with them, spending money God's money that came directly from the Temple. When he did this, he not only stopped relying on God but misused God's own treasure.
You and I are often tempted to rely on ourselves rather than God. In fact, I can't tell you how many times in the past my husband and I took what should have been God's tithe and used it to pay bills! We were afraid and, rather than appeal for God's help in our situation, we tried to solve it ourselves. Although we have stopped misusing God's treasure, we still have fears and try to do things ourselves without relying on God.
But how many times has God come to our rescue? How many times does God have to prove to us that God will provide? It seems as though we can't learn this lesson often enough for it to sink in.
What are your fears? Are you tempted to solve all your problems yourself? What would happen if you appealed to God?
God, as your eyes range throughout the entire earth, let them rest on us, your faithful. May you strengthen the hearts of those who are true to you. For in you lie miracles we cannot fathom. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Community of Faith
Those who had set their hearts to seek the Lord God of Israel came after them from all the tribes of Israel to Jerusalem to sacrifice to the Lord, the God of their ancestors. II Chronicles 11: 16 NRSV
Rehoboam, Solomon's son and heir, planned a greater taxation that his father which made ten of the twelve tribes leave the kingdom and form their own. However, the new King of this Israel did not want the priests, Levites and the faithful to go to Jerusalem to worship for that was where Rehoboam reigned over the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. So, he set up his own religion with his own appointed priests in his kingdom of Israel. Therefore the Levites and priests all fled to the kingdom of Judah. Those who were faithful to God followed them so that they could worship the Lord their God. For the Old Testament Jews, God was present with the Arc of the Covenant which at this time was located in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Is your relationship with God so firm that you would leave your home, kindred and all you know to go where you can worship God faithfully? In other words, would you give up all you had so that you could worship God fully and truthfully?
I doubt there are many Christians who would do the same type of thing. Many Christians today have abandoned the corporate worship in order to worship God privately. They have many good reasons including mistrust of Church leadership, hypocrisy, abuse, lack of time, other priorities, and even just getting out of the "habit" of going to church. For the modern Christian, God is everywhere -- not just in church. Why go to a particular place to worship when one can do it in the privacy of one's own home?
I am convicted that there are many different reasons to find a Body of Christ with whom to be a part. I fully believe that we are not meant to journey with Christ alone, that it does take a congregation or body of believers to help us along the Way. That doesn't mean that sometimes we get distracted or can do really stupid things in the church. But we work together to correct each other, forgive one another and learn to love one another. If we don't learn to love one another in the church, where else will we learn?
God, I pray that each person who reads this devotional is either in a community of faith or that you will lead them to the community in which you would like them to belong. In Jesus' holy name I pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Rehoboam, Solomon's son and heir, planned a greater taxation that his father which made ten of the twelve tribes leave the kingdom and form their own. However, the new King of this Israel did not want the priests, Levites and the faithful to go to Jerusalem to worship for that was where Rehoboam reigned over the tribes of Judah and Benjamin. So, he set up his own religion with his own appointed priests in his kingdom of Israel. Therefore the Levites and priests all fled to the kingdom of Judah. Those who were faithful to God followed them so that they could worship the Lord their God. For the Old Testament Jews, God was present with the Arc of the Covenant which at this time was located in the Temple in Jerusalem.
Is your relationship with God so firm that you would leave your home, kindred and all you know to go where you can worship God faithfully? In other words, would you give up all you had so that you could worship God fully and truthfully?
I doubt there are many Christians who would do the same type of thing. Many Christians today have abandoned the corporate worship in order to worship God privately. They have many good reasons including mistrust of Church leadership, hypocrisy, abuse, lack of time, other priorities, and even just getting out of the "habit" of going to church. For the modern Christian, God is everywhere -- not just in church. Why go to a particular place to worship when one can do it in the privacy of one's own home?
I am convicted that there are many different reasons to find a Body of Christ with whom to be a part. I fully believe that we are not meant to journey with Christ alone, that it does take a congregation or body of believers to help us along the Way. That doesn't mean that sometimes we get distracted or can do really stupid things in the church. But we work together to correct each other, forgive one another and learn to love one another. If we don't learn to love one another in the church, where else will we learn?
God, I pray that each person who reads this devotional is either in a community of faith or that you will lead them to the community in which you would like them to belong. In Jesus' holy name I pray. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Monday, April 12, 2010
Eyes and Ears of God
Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place. II Chronicles 7:15 NRSV
God appears to Solomon in his dreams after the Temple is completed. It is not some happy news but warnings that God has for Solomon's ears. God gives strict guidelines for both the people and for Solomon as well as the consequences if those rules are broken. God will be listening to their prayers -- but also watching their behavior.
I do want God's ears to hear my prayers-- that goes without saying! But do I really want God's eyes to be open when I pray?
When I pray, I usually close my eyes. My prayers are auditory, whether spoken aloud or to myself. What does it mean, then for God to be watching? Is God looking for something? Perhaps God is looking for the right posture (on my knees head bowed or standing with arms raised)? The right attitude? For some reason I see the visual of Jesus coming into the temple and overturning the tables of the merchants. "My father's house is a house of prayer!" Jesus said. Something was not just sinful about what was happening but it was noticeably, visually abhorrent to God. When have my lips or my mind been busy praying while my body was visually unacceptable to God? What has God been seeing about me that prevents God from being attentive with God's ears when I pray?
God, you not only hear our prayers but your eyes are open to us. Help us to be visually in right relationship with you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
God appears to Solomon in his dreams after the Temple is completed. It is not some happy news but warnings that God has for Solomon's ears. God gives strict guidelines for both the people and for Solomon as well as the consequences if those rules are broken. God will be listening to their prayers -- but also watching their behavior.
I do want God's ears to hear my prayers-- that goes without saying! But do I really want God's eyes to be open when I pray?
When I pray, I usually close my eyes. My prayers are auditory, whether spoken aloud or to myself. What does it mean, then for God to be watching? Is God looking for something? Perhaps God is looking for the right posture (on my knees head bowed or standing with arms raised)? The right attitude? For some reason I see the visual of Jesus coming into the temple and overturning the tables of the merchants. "My father's house is a house of prayer!" Jesus said. Something was not just sinful about what was happening but it was noticeably, visually abhorrent to God. When have my lips or my mind been busy praying while my body was visually unacceptable to God? What has God been seeing about me that prevents God from being attentive with God's ears when I pray?
God, you not only hear our prayers but your eyes are open to us. Help us to be visually in right relationship with you. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Walking Before God
He said, "O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you, in heaven or on earth, keeping covenant in steadfast love with your servants who walk before you with all their heart --." II Chronicles 6: 14 NRSV
"...Who walk before you with all their heart...."
What does it mean to walk before someone? When my son was little, he would always want to walk in front of me which meant that I was usually stumbling over his little feet or having to change my own path in order to keep moving. The benefit was that I could keep an eye on him. Otherwise, he might stop and admire a plant or pick up something from the dirt and I would be several strides ahead. I would not realize that he had been left behind until I happened to look back and realize that I had "lost" him.
What does it mean to give all your heart? In both my son's karate class as well as his Cub Scout oath, he is asked to always do his best. For his age it is good to ask: are you doing your best? This is like saying that someone is giving it their all, they are not holding back and they are doing more than just going through the motions. To give something or someone all your heart also means that you are giving completely with no reservations.
So, to walk before God with all your heart means that you are keeping yourself completely in God's sight and you are giving all your heart without any reservations to God.
God, I want to walk before you with all my heart. Please keep an eye on me at all times, Lord, and I will do my best to give you my whole heart. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
"...Who walk before you with all their heart...."
What does it mean to walk before someone? When my son was little, he would always want to walk in front of me which meant that I was usually stumbling over his little feet or having to change my own path in order to keep moving. The benefit was that I could keep an eye on him. Otherwise, he might stop and admire a plant or pick up something from the dirt and I would be several strides ahead. I would not realize that he had been left behind until I happened to look back and realize that I had "lost" him.
What does it mean to give all your heart? In both my son's karate class as well as his Cub Scout oath, he is asked to always do his best. For his age it is good to ask: are you doing your best? This is like saying that someone is giving it their all, they are not holding back and they are doing more than just going through the motions. To give something or someone all your heart also means that you are giving completely with no reservations.
So, to walk before God with all your heart means that you are keeping yourself completely in God's sight and you are giving all your heart without any reservations to God.
God, I want to walk before you with all my heart. Please keep an eye on me at all times, Lord, and I will do my best to give you my whole heart. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Power Behind the Throne
Solomon son of David established himself in his kingdom; the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great. 2 Chronicles 1:1 NRSV
In the First Book of Chronicles, the establishment of the Israeli monarchy up through King David's rise to power was told. The Second Book of Chronicles follows what happens after David's death, including the building of the temple and the eventual dissolution of the kingdom, the monarchy and the people.
Here in verse one we see the new king but we also notice who is the true power behind the throne.
Solomon established himself but it was God, who was with him, who made him "exceedingly great."
As we journey through II Chronicles we will notice when God is not with a monarch and how that makes the ruler exceedingly bad if not downright evil.
So, we immediately know that if God is with us, we too can be made exceedingly great.
How well are you established in your own kingdom?
Do you truly believe that God is with you?
In what ways has God made you exceedingly great?
God, we ask for your constant presence and guidance. Keep us from pushing you away or being distracted by the world. We want to be exceedingly great in your eyes. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
In the First Book of Chronicles, the establishment of the Israeli monarchy up through King David's rise to power was told. The Second Book of Chronicles follows what happens after David's death, including the building of the temple and the eventual dissolution of the kingdom, the monarchy and the people.
Here in verse one we see the new king but we also notice who is the true power behind the throne.
Solomon established himself but it was God, who was with him, who made him "exceedingly great."
As we journey through II Chronicles we will notice when God is not with a monarch and how that makes the ruler exceedingly bad if not downright evil.
So, we immediately know that if God is with us, we too can be made exceedingly great.
How well are you established in your own kingdom?
Do you truly believe that God is with you?
In what ways has God made you exceedingly great?
God, we ask for your constant presence and guidance. Keep us from pushing you away or being distracted by the world. We want to be exceedingly great in your eyes. In Jesus' name. Amen.
Copyright 2010 Amelia G. Sims
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