Today’s Scripture: Ezra 10:2 NLT Tyndale: Then Shecaniah son of Jehiel, a descendant of Elam, said to Ezra, “We confess that we have been unfaithful to our God, for we have married these pagan women of the land. But there is hope for Israel in spite of this.
I am thankful to have hope in spite of my unfaithfulness. God is my hope. Everywhere I turn it is clear that the first step of hope, of joy, of faithfulness is TO FALL TO MY KNEES WITH MY HANDS LIFTED TO THE LORD MY GOD.
In Ezra 9:5 Ezra says he did this very thing and then he prayed, “O my God, I am utterly ashamed; I blush to lift up my face to you. For our sins are piled higher than our heads, and our guilt has reached to the heavens.”
Whether we are looking forward, looking back or living now there is no sweeter place than falling to our knees before Him. We find hope, joy, love and forgiveness there, even when we have been unfaithful to Him. In our complete weakness we come to know His complete power. Yes there is hope there.
Do you find hope on your knees too?
Today’s Prayer: Father God, I do fall on my knees and lift my hands to You. Thank You for Your unfailing love and for Your promise to never abandon us. I confess my sins and my unfaithfulness to You and hope to do what You demand. Strengthen this weak vessel. You are my strength, my hope, my God. Amen
Tom Raines
Christian Affirmations 4 Life
As one in need of His strength I say amen!
Thanks Joseph. I pray God honors your crying out to Him and you know His strength beyond measure. I join you now in praying God gives you and I all the strength He desires for us. Your strength Father God is enough for us.
AMEN!
Throughout the day, my heart is generally on its knees–and my simplest, most frequent prayer is just, “Help me, Lord–Help me, Lord”. And He Always Answers!! God bless you BIG today–love, sis Caddo
Thanks Sis, I love the image and heart awareness that our hears are bowed to Him. I join you in calling out. LORD-Help me! BIG blessings!
Hi Tom- I just added this song to my playlist and am constantly listening! I have hope…in CHRIST alone! God bless, Cindy
http://youtu.be/2qcPMQnXzNU
Wonderful Cindy! You bless me again with musical reminders of the worship of our souls! Thanks for including us in your playlist and your musical accompaniment is welcomed here any time. In Christ alone.