Nahum 1:1-3:19, Revelation 8:1-13, Psalm 136:1-26, Proverbs 30:7-9
Pray: The Psalms teach us how to pray and today’s Psalm introduces us to a liturgy (a form of worship and prayer). Make a list of what you are thankful for. Then tell God what you are thankful for one item at a time on that list. After each item of thanksgiving, take a moment to adore Him by reciting, “His faithful love endures forever.” (see Psalm 136 for the structure of this liturgy)
Read: Consider the urgency and power of prayer as you read some tough Scriptures today.
Edify: Amidst the terror, judgment, and pain in Nahum and Revelation, there’s a beautiful silence. It’s a deep breath and peaceful silence. It is also purposeful from heaven’s throne. Between the scrolls of judgment being opened is a 30 minute silence as God pauses to give full attention to the prayers of God’s people. So many have turned from Him, but yet those who earnestly seek Him and pray to Him have His full embrace and attention. The angel brings the golden incense burner to mix with the prayers of God’s people so they may rise to the very throne of God. No thunder. No trumpets. Only God listening to the needs of His children. Rejoice!
Practice: Make a written prayer list today. The Creator and Sustainer of the universe, the One who will judge the quick and the dead, hears your earnest prayers. So take this labor of love through prayer seriously and make your list so that no petition is forgotten or overlooked.
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