November 22 Prone to Wander

A person who strays from the path comes to rest in the company of the dead. ~Proverbs 21:16

Like a bird that strays from its nest is a man who strays from his home. ~Proverbs 27:8

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. ~Matthew 7:13-14

Prayer: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above. Oh, Lord, I do stray so easily from the path that you have set before me. I get distracted. I get discouraged. I long for a different course, especially an easier one. I’m sorry, Lord for the times I complain or stray from your path.

Lord, You are doing an amazing thing in me. I don’t understand, but please help me trust and not give up. You are doing what I need to make me beautiful for Your kingdom! Thank you for seeing so much value in me and for not giving up on me. “Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.” (Hebrews 3:1)

Help me to keep my eyes fixed on You so that I won’t stray from the path, into disaster. You are my home, Lord, may I never wander from you. May I follow You closely, looking straight ahead into the adventure that we will have together. I trust You to meet my needs. I trust You to lead, instruct and correct. I submit to Your plan to create me to be the masterpiece You designed. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Song: Come Thou Fount

Grace, mercy and peace,

Greg & Kathy

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