Nehemiah 10:30. “And that we would not give our daughters unto the people of the land, nor take their daughters for our sons:” POSITIVE CHANGES. “We like each other, it may be love, surely this cannot be wrong! And after all, God may save his soul! He seems so very strong!” Words like this often flow like water within a river’s banks. But if you agree and let her have her way, some day she’ll not give you thanks – Because no matter how or what people say, when a yoke is unequal – Grief and regret; remorse and sorrow are almost always the sequel. God has told us His ways and it is always best; He knows the end from the beginning. If we submit to His wisdom and plans, He gives the strength to keep us from sinning.
God is the Source of all blessing in life, He sends the sun and the rain. For benefits we received we can show our appreciation by giving from our goods to Him. There are many ways open that I can give a portion of my time and treasure. I find when I give; He gives more – pressed down, running over without measure. The grace He supplies meets the needs of my soul; His grace I often need. Out of the storehouse of His abundant supply, He my body and soul does feed. He is faithful to me in every possible way; may I always be faithful to Him; For in the little I pour into the cup in His hand; He in turn fills my cup to the brim.
There are principles and practices God expects from me, none are impossible to do. Things that have been wrong, I must change now, before this day is through. If there are instructions to give, I have overlooked; Lord, help me give them today. May I make clear what God wants from me; give wisdom to me I pray. The things I have grasped too tightly in hand; I open my hand to pass on From God’s bounty to me, the things I have and see that the will of the Lord be done. In my work and worship, may I always honor my Lord, how great is His love to me. From my eyes and heart, may there come praise and worship today, that God’s glory others may see.
“O my Father: today I am speaking in a place I have never spoken before. The subject of “Discipleship” is important to Thy work. Give me help to express Thy truth with compassion and grace – yet at the same time be faithful in the challenges people
need to hear. Please fill me and use me in ways that can bring the most honor and glory to Thee. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”