Ears to Hear, Eyes to See

Ears to hear and eyes to see—
    both are gifts from the LORD. —Proverbs 20:12 (NLT)

The LORD will withhold no good thing
    from those who do what is right. —Psalm 84:11b (NLT)

Loving LORD, Giver of All Things Good,

Grant me ears that really hear, and eyes that really see—by the wondrous power of Your Holy Spirit at work within me.

Your Word tells me, “You will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.”  So, help me to tap into the power of Your Spirit to do what is right—that I might walk in the very best that You have for me.

Give me that truly perceptive discernment that comes only from You—so that I can hear with an understanding that goes beyond my limited mental capacity, and so I can see, through Your eyes, the Truth of every situation.

Make me ready to hear and careful to see—so that my understanding would be correct and complete, and so the clear insight of Godly wisdom would become my friend—that I might better live my life for Your glory, honor and praise.

Grant me ears that really hear, and eyes that really see—by the wondrous power of Your Holy Spirit at work within me.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

This Amazing Book of Instruction for Life

“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do. This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

—Joshua 1:8-9 (NLT)

O LORD My God,

Thank You for giving us Your Word—this amazing Book of Instruction—which tells us everything we need to know in order to navigate the challenges of life here on earth and fulfill our purpose, with strength and courage!

Help me to study Your Word continually and meditate on its Truth day and night—so that I will not only be careful to fully understand Your instruction, but also be able to apply its Truth to my life, in willing obedience to Your instruction.

For I know that it is Your will that I prosper and succeed in all that I do—when I am obedient to Your instruction and call—and that, in Your blessing upon my life, others will see You at work and be drawn into relationship with You.

Keep me far from fear and discouragement—comforted by knowing that, though Your way for me may not always seem easy, it will always be right.

Help me to remain strong and courageous at all times—in every circumstance and situation I face—because I know that You are always with me wherever I go.

Thank You for giving us Your Word—this amazing Book of Instruction—which tells us everything we need to know in order to navigate the challenges of life here on earth and fulfill our purpose, with strength and courage!

In the name of Jesus, Amen.

To Ask for Wisdom

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

—James 1:5 (NKJV)

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for instructing me to ask You for wisdom—in humility and without shame—so that, as You generously grant my request, I can deal wisely with every difficult situation and circumstance I face, and bring glory to Your Name.

Grant me the kind of wisdom that only You can give—a wisdom that is founded upon a knowledge of the Truth of Your Word, and forged in an understanding of how to practically apply that Truth to all of life’s challenges.

Grant me the kind of wisdom that transcends my human understanding—a wisdom that properly stands in awe of all that You are, and all You have done; a wisdom that knows that everything good comes from You, alone; a wisdom that trusts and obeys You—as You speak to me, by Your Spirit, and empower me to make each next right choice.

Grant me the kind of wisdom that transforms my heart, purifies my every motive, and perfects me in love for others—a wisdom that moves me to take on the character of Christ—so that the Light of His Life can shine in me, through me, and all around me.

Thank You for instructing me to ask You for wisdom—in humility and without shame—so that, as You generously grant my request, I can deal wisely with every difficult situation and circumstance I face, and bring glory to Your Name.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.