Day 6 of 30: Do Not Be Shaped by This World.

We have read and prayed through scriptures for five days.  Why is it beneficial to pray through the bible? 

God has provided us everything we need for successful living in His Word.... this is where we find His personality, His character, His will, and how to live as His child.  

"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."   Romans 12:1-2

God's powerful, living, effective Word provides us His Will on everything, giving us all we  need to live a holy life, abundant, successful, Ambassadorship in Christ.  His Word equips us to live a life is as an Ambassador, a representative, of Christ (a Christian) to those of this World.  ("...we are ambassadors for Christ..." 2 Corinthinians 5:20)  

When we pray according to God's Will we are putting ourselves into a position for God to answer.  He always answers prayers that reflect His will (His Word) in the bible.  

Praying through the scriptures is just one way to pray, there are many types of prayer.  Praying through the Word is key to unlocking the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.  This is why daily reading and study of the Word with prayer, with eyes of seeing, and with ears to hear is so important.

This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.   Joshua 1:8

"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."  2 Timothy 2:15

Develop and plan and establish a habit of prayer.

Trail and error will help you figure out what works best for your prayer and study time.  It may be early in the morning with a cup of coffee, your bible, and a prayer journal.  It may be in the car, parked in a quiet place with soft music in the background.  Maybe a picnic bench under a tree while the children play at the park.  (Note:  I do not recommend the bathroom.  Children seem to have a sixth sense and know exactly when and where to find you when you think the bathroom will provide a brief escape...LOL!)

The time of day and where you pray is not what's important, its the quality time you spend with Him that makes the difference.  All else will fall into place as you day to day 'renew the mind' and receive 'the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him'.  

Begin by reading a scripture and praying whatever comes to mind and heart as you read it.  It may only be 10 minutes of reading and prayer.  The main point is to establish the habit.  Not to do something that is going to be a struggle so much that you regret starting the task.  The more time you spend talking with God and in His Word, the more you will enjoy prayer, and the more you will look forward to the special time awaiting you with Him.


Today's passage is Psalm 103.  

Psa 103:1  A Psalm of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 

Psa 103:2  Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: 

Psa 103:3  Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; 

Psa 103:4  Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies; 

Psa 103:5  Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's. 

Psa 103:6  The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. 

Psa 103:7  He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. 

Psa 103:8  The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. 

Psa 103:9  He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. 

Psa 103:10  He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 

Psa 103:11  For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. 

Psa 103:12  As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us. 

Psa 103:13  Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. 

Psa 103:14  For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. 

Psa 103:15  As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. 

Psa 103:16  For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. 

Psa 103:17  But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; 

Psa 103:18  To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. 

Psa 103:19  The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. 

Psa 103:20  Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. 

Psa 103:21  Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. 

Psa 103:22  Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.