ONLY GOD IS HOLY!

After yesterday's prayer and blog, my journaling led me to Leviticus 9:22 and my study bible said this about it, When Moses and Aaron "came  out" of the Tent of Meeting, "they blessed the people and the glory of the Lord appeared to all the people."  It went  on to say, "Often we look for God's glorious acts without concern for following His instructions. Do you serve God in daily routines? Or are you side-stepping your everyday duty to God?"


And I wondered, What is my everyday duty to God?


I had a few answers.  For the sake of my husband whom I love, I must show him that I love & cherish him, forgive him and others quickly and lovingly, serve him with love, show willingness to agree, show kindness and support, and look and act my best. And the same goes for any other in our home, at the door, on the phone, in the neighborhood or grocery store.


But for myself, I must keep God's love and His forgiveness always at the forefront of my mind and keep all of this covered with my sincere gratitude and thanksgiving.  I must always think of God first, and let Him remind me that self is the least important of all things.


Today, those of you reading, I ask you to pray for me this prayer. Where I say the words I, me, or myself, just insert Jo: Lord Jesus, I am thankful to you for all your provisions for me since the early days of my life and particularly in the gift to me of my husband , Jerry, whom I always knew was a special man.  Thank you for all of my children, and for the blessings of your Spirit that you have given each one of us. Thank you for their children and for the gifts they each bring to the family.  But, most of all, I thank you for your acceptance of me and your forgiveness of my spiritual weaknesses.  May my spirit make room for your Holy Spirit to work within me.....in my Knower.   For only You are Holy.  Amen


Thanks friend, I will pray now for you and yours: Lord Jesus, thank you for the person who is now reading this. I pray that he or she may know you intimately, to always trust in your love and forgiveness, to know your love deep within, to share that love with all encountered, and to pray always. Amen


Let us always remember, Jesus Christ is LORD.


Thank you, friend, for being a friend in need,


Your friend, Jo