Daily Prayer 1/3/08

In Genesis 8 and 9 we see that Noah was in the ark a year and did not hear from God. Have you ever felt like God has forgotten you? I wonder if Noah who heard God's voice wondered if God remembered they were there floating on a blue planet covered in flood waters that covered even the tops of mountains. Just a little ark holding the only 8 living people on earth a dot in a sea of blue. Yes God remembered Noah and before the chapter is over from the time they exit the ark, sin has already occurred again. No wonder God speaks of our condition here...."The intent (or imagination) of a mans heart is evil from his youth" Our sin condition is SO deeply rooted in us, it can not be avoided as we are.... (in the flesh)

Next thing that I noticed (with all the talk of global warming these days and the panic that the earth will heat up and change) Notice what God says about the seasons..... While the earth remains, Seedtime and harvest, Cold and heat, Winter and summer, And day and night shall not cease." Now remember it is GOD who has promised this. Do not worry about the earth changing dramatically, it is all in His hand and only He can undo the foundation of the earth. (Not that we shouldn't be responsible with the earth)

We then see the quick repopulation of the earth.....

Father- I am SO glad all things are in Your hand. I also recognize again that You are Holy and Hate SIN and also hate the sinner....You were willing to kill every living thing on the earth because of sin and only held back a few to keep mankind alive. May we recognize this as we understand how our sin must be viewed by You. We also thank You that You kept your plan of redemption! That You kept Your promise from the Garden that You would save us from our sins.

Father be with Mindy and Adam as they prepare for Thaddeus coming soon. May Your hand be on their shoulders and may You give them peace as they wait for Thad's arrival. I pray for a healed heart and if surgery is in Your plans for him, then we trust him to You and just ask that You would keep everyone calm as we trust Your plan and will for Thad.

Be with Jill and Jena both during their pregnancies. Two more babies and also the health of both mom's we ask for Your care.

Help us to stay committed to reading through the Bible this year.... Tomorrow we jump to the book of Job as we keep things in chronological order....help us to comprehend what we are reading. In our Lord and Master's name we humbly submit to Your authority over us Lord our God. May we love You will all our hearts, all our souls and all our strength as the scripture commands. Amen.