Christian Reflection and Prayer

Being Smart Sometimes is Just Not Enough

Scripture:

"Solomon did evil in the sight of the Lord, and did not fully
follow the Lord". (I Kings 11:6)

Reflection:

If you look back at history some of the smartest people in the world did
some of the dumbest things. They often fall short in the area of moral
discernment, often leading to tragic results. It is really obvious that a
high IQ is not enough to keep a person from bad choices. Solomon is
a perfect example, a King rich in treasures and wisdom made terrible choices.
After being told not to marry foreign woman, he did anyway, and they
turned his heart to other Gods. You know what this proves to me is that
the ability to make good decisions demands a heart devoted to God.
Our world today is filled with smart people who make immoral decisions.
The next time you vote, ask yourself this, Is my heart devoted to God? If
it is make your decision and vote. For once make the right choice, make
the moral choice.

Prayer:

Lord give me wisdom to make the right choices. Make my heart pure and
totally devoted to You. When I make this choice may it be according to your
desire. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!

Scripture:

"It may be that the Lord will look at my affliction, and that
the Lord will repay me with good for His cursing. (II Samuel
16:12)

Reflection:

One of the nice things about growing older, is that I have become
very aware of my God's protective love. You know what is neat is
that I'm no longer concerned what others think or say about me, like
I was in my youth. In my age I have become much more willing to
give myself to Jesus. I have really learned humble submission
to His will, and this is the answer for my life. I have placed myself in God's
hands, no matter what others may say about me. I have learned to
trust Him and to abide in His love. Have you learned to trust in Jesus,
I hope so, it makes all the difference in the world.

Prayer:

Lord thank you that each day I grow in your love and care. Thank you for
being there, to help me bear my burdens. I trust in you Jesus, and it does
make all the difference in the world. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD!

Scripture:

"The Son can do nothing of Himself.:

Reflection:

The Son can do nothing of Himself. You got to be kidding me, is this
really talking about Jesus, I don't think so. Boy this verse has always puzzled me. I can't really believe that Jesus can't do anything for Himself. I mean that implies that Jesus is imperfect. Well I took another look at the verse and with the Spirit's help I think I understand what it's saying here. Jesus was not only fully God He was fully human also. This tells me that as a man Jesus power flowed not from His divine nature but from His utter dependence on God. The verse states of Himself not for Himself. Since part of His nature is God, He thus is dependent upon God for His power. Jesus was always dependent on His Father, just like we are. Learn to have utter dependence on the Father, just as Jesus did. Leave it up to God to make you useful in whatever way He sees fit.

Prayer:

O Jesus I pray that my life may be useful as I serve you faithfully. May the world see Christ in me. Let me recognize that the measure of my usefulness is the measure of my faithfulness. THANK YOU GOD FOR BEING GOD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!