Daily Spiritual Readings
Proverb A Day – Day 17 by SGLY Ministry Today’s Proverb: A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Proverbs 17:17 [NKJV] Today’s Thought: There are many different thoughts on this verse. Some say that a true friend will love you at all times, good and bad, and becomes like a brother to you during times of adversity, one who sticks by you and helps you through your troubles, either by listening, praying, counseling or whatever, they are there for you–no matter what. I have seen that to be true in my own life, as often, in the rough times, God has provided me with another believer to be a true friend to me. Their love and care helped me make it through my time of distress and what a blessing that was to me! Other times, I believe I have been the one sent as a friend, to help someone else in their time of need. However, the other thought is, that as believers, we always have a friend who sticks closer than a brother. This is One who will never leave us nor forsake us. That friend is Jesus Himself. It is He who loves us at all times and helps us in our time of need. He is always with us to guide, provide and protect–24/7. Personally, I love the hymn titled “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” It is a Christian hymn originally written by Joseph M. Scriven. He wrote it as a poem in 1855 to comfort his mother who was living in Ireland while he was in Canada and it’s words often comfort me as I sing it during times of distress. Today’s Action: Today: I will be a friend to someone–perhaps I am the brother born to help in a time of adversity. I will pray for my friends and family to know the One who “sticks closer than a brother”[Proverbs 18:24] I will thank the Lord for His provision and for His constant care “For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” [Hebrews 13:5] Click here for more Daily Spiritual Meditations |
| Bible Verses As God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. —Colossians 3:12 ***** All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. — Proverbs 14:23 ***** Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills -- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. ***** Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. — Colossians 3:1-2 |
| Prayers “St. Patrick's Breastplate” I rise today with the power of God to pilot me, God's strength to sustain me, God's wisdom to guide me, God's eye to look ahead for me, God's ear to hear me, God's word to speak for me, God's hand to protect me, God's way before me, God's shield to defend me, God's host to deliver me, from snares of devils, from evil temptations, from nature's failings, from all who wish to harm me, far or near, alone and in a crowd. Amen. ~ 8th century Irish prayer Meditation [God's shield defend me from evil temptations.] ***** Irish Blessing Wisdom of years be yours Joy of friendships be yours Wealth of memories be yours Fruit of endevor be yours Hope of heaven be yours Peace of God be yours. ***** Father, may I always listen for Your gentle whisper. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to take me by the hand and guide me into all the truth. He speaks only what He hears, and He will tell me what is yet to come. In all my ways I acknowledge You, and You shall direct my path. In the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your great love for me. Amen. ***** Loving Father, search me, and if there be any evil ways in me, correct them, and lead me into the ways everlasting. I pray that I may not be deformed from selfishness, but with a lowly and expectant heart run with patience and triumph the race that is set before me. Amen. ***** Christ be with me and within me. Christ be behind me and before me. Christ be beside me to comfort and restore me. Christ be below and above me in peace and in danger. Christ be within the hearts of all who love me. Christ be in the words of friend and stranger. ***** “A Prayer Of Thanks For Redemption” Father, in Your compassion You crush our sins under Your feet and throw them in the depths of the ocean, to be remembered no more. And yet there are times when we have great difficulty letting go of past sins to the extent of dwelling on them and getting weighed down by guilt and self-condemnation. Help us to let go of that which You have forgiven. If we are to remember anything of our past, let it be that which brings glory to You as we share with others that which You have forgiven and delivered us from. May the contrast of our former lives not bring up condemnation which You have freed us from, but instead provide witness that there is nothing beyond Your merciful pardon. To God be the glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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