Braggadocios
November 13
James 4:15 (The Message)
And now I have a word for you who brashly
announce, "Today—at the latest, tomorrow
—we're off to such and such a city for the year.
We're going to start a business and make a lot
of money." The word is braggadocios!
James says, You don't know the first thing
about tomorrow. Boy we are learning that
with the stock market! ... Instead, make it a
habit to say, "If the Master wills it and we're
still alive, we'll do this or that."
Let's pray we can make His plans our plans
and be pleased with that process.
Father, help us figure out that our focus should
be first on Your fabulous framework for our lives!
For You have the knowledge of the days to come
and what is best for us. Forgive us for plowing
ahead with our selfish agendas and help us to
turn ourselves towards you...seeking your
wisdom and plans for our lives. The element to
be on the watch for in our discerning is that all
You would have us do will be glory to You. May
we measure up today and reap the blessings of
doing things Your way. In Jesus Name, Amen
James 4:15 (The Message)
And now I have a word for you who brashly
announce, "Today—at the latest, tomorrow
—we're off to such and such a city for the year.
We're going to start a business and make a lot
of money." The word is braggadocios!
James says, You don't know the first thing
about tomorrow. Boy we are learning that
with the stock market! ... Instead, make it a
habit to say, "If the Master wills it and we're
still alive, we'll do this or that."
Let's pray we can make His plans our plans
and be pleased with that process.
Father, help us figure out that our focus should
be first on Your fabulous framework for our lives!
For You have the knowledge of the days to come
and what is best for us. Forgive us for plowing
ahead with our selfish agendas and help us to
turn ourselves towards you...seeking your
wisdom and plans for our lives. The element to
be on the watch for in our discerning is that all
You would have us do will be glory to You. May
we measure up today and reap the blessings of
doing things Your way. In Jesus Name, Amen
