4/15/09

Acts 4:13 "They couldn't take their eyes off them - Peter and John standing there so confident, so sure of themselves! Their fascination deepened when they realized these two were laymen with no training in Scripture or formal education." What confidence comes in Christ. Lord, allow me the confidence of you when I get in situations to proclaim you and your truth. Let me put down my social fears and failures because you and your truth command attention, not anything that I do.

Acts 4:31 "While they were praying, the place where they were meeting trembled and shook. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God's word with fearless confidence." Thank you, father, that I have in me the same Holy Spirit that these people had. Allow me to claim, hold onto, and exhibit the same confidence in you that they did.

Psalm 4:3 "Look at this: look who got picked by God! He listens the split second I call to Him." Thank you for always being there and never leaving.

Proverbs 4:23-27 "Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that's where life starts. Don't talk out of both sides of your mouth; avoid careless banter, white lies, and gossip. Keep your eyes straight ahead; ignore all sideshow distractions. Watch your step, and the road will stretch out smooth before you. Look neither to the right nor left; leave evil in the dust." I must be careful, mindful, and thoughtful in everything I say and do. Help me guard and protect my heart and others.