Today’s Thought “Me; Not Us” G. Ward

“Restore us, O Lord God of hosts! Let your face shine, that we may be saved!” Psalm 80:19

Jesus modeled what it means to be intimate with the Father with numerous echoes of “Not My will, but Yours be done.” His early morning approach (Mk.1:35) demanded no interruptions as the safeguard in hearing without misunderstanding, but more desired to reverence the Father. Our prayers in this generation say a lot (cf. Ge.18:27, Eccl.5:1-2) without consideration to hear more. Therefore and ultimately, our own steps receive precedent over His; so as to say, “I’ll endeavor to do this and that, while You (Holy God) bless my plans” (i.e. my wisdom surpasses Infinite Wisdom). This pervasive practice has to stop immediately. Don’t partner with anyone on this! Go now and repent unto the Lover of your soul (Jer.33:3)!

Happy Tuesday!