Today’s Scripture: Ezra 1:5 NLT Tyndale: Then God stirred the hearts of the priests and Levites and the leaders of the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple of the LORD.
Ezra makes it clear that it is the LORD who stirs our hearts. Here he stirs the hearts of the leaders of his day and those called to build the temple.
Do you believe God is still in the heart stirring business? I do. Reading through several translations of Ezra 1:5 I concur that God stirs us, moves us, inspires us and raises our spirit. What has Yahweh stirred in your spirit?
Have you been inspired to join with others for a common purpose? Have you been moved for something specific?
God will also stir those around you to assist in your journey. We are to praise the LORD with thanksgiving knowing He is good and His faithful love for us will endure forever!
Pray our leaders seek the stirring of God and trust in God’s helpers. How is God stirring your heart?
Today’s Prayer: LORD, thank You for stirring my heart. Please continue to move my heart where You want it. Inspire me to go where You want me and to help others go where You are sending them. I pray for today’s leaders to seek You and Your heart so they may be stirred to do Your will. I praise You with thanksgiving and proclaim that You are good and Your faithful love endures forever! Amen
Tom Raines Jr.
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