In today's BSF passage, Israel had been taken captive by Babylon. God tells his people that this happened because they'd been deaf and blind to His laws, and they were now being punished. Then he says, in effect, that he'll save them.
"Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you...Do not be afraid, for I am with you." (Isaiah 43:4)
They failed to trust their silent and invisible God. Things went terribly wrong. Now God is saying, again, "I am here." And also, "I will save you."
Lord, I want to believe that You are here, reading this prayer blog. Knowing what I'm going to write before I write it. You are in charge. I can relax and let You handle things.
I prayed for months for an answer to Lily's schooling, and I got one. She'll go to Sprayberry Academy, a full day Georgia Pre-K, recommended by Isabel's kindergarten teacher. I feel at peace with this decision, and grateful that I got her in the time slot I want (and just in the nick of time). Thank you for this answered prayer.
Elsewhere in the Bible, Paul explains that Gentiles are God's children, too--and that God's promises in the Old Testament extend to us.
Lord, You answered my prayer for Lily's schooling. I want to believe that this verse above applies to me. That I am precious and honored in Your sight. That You love me. I'm choosing to believe this.
I'm writing the VBS skit now. It's Your church, and Your VBS. Please write the skit through me. Please, Lord, inspire me to write what You have in mind. A tiny thing. Inconsequential. But when the blank page is before me, it doesn't feel inconsequential.
I pray for Sara. I pray for my professional life. I pray for Lee, and as always, protection over my precious girls.
In Your son's name I pray.
Amen
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