May 23 devotion

[billizzy]

Pray before you Act
1 Chronicles 14:8-17

David was finally made the king of all Israel. He faced his first challenge as the ruler--the Philistines decided to test his strength by invading. He could have taken this as a personal challenge but instead, he turned to God for wisdom in responding to the attack. He didn't do anything before asking God for direction. He prayed before proceeding.

Twice God instructed David to attack. The true God of Israel won; the gods of the Philistines were left lying on the battlefield like dry wood ready for burning. The Philistines returned for round two and were defeated again.

David's actions in this passage reveal several significant lessons:
1. No matter how sudden or major a threat, we need to pray before we respond.
2. God brings Victory.
3. Just because we have prayed and seen an "enemy" defeated doesn't mean we won't facet he same threat again.
4. Prayer allows us to receive direction from God that may include a different kind of action than we have taken previously.

Although we cant always see the problems we avoided because we prayed, all too often we see the bad things that happen when we and dont pray. Ask God to help you always pray before you take action.

Hugs and prayers
Izzy

[Marilynsgrammy]

The last paragraph really does sum it all up.

Thanks Izzy, I really appreciate these devotions.

[QuiltGram8]

Thanks, Izzy. You make it quite easy to understand.

And after reading your message in "Sew Ins", I pray that God will help you with your own issues with DD being sick. Pray that she will be feeling better soon and you will be able to give her the care that she needs. Love You.

Thanks for giving us these words to ponder.

Velda

[Becca]

Izzy Great devotional & the advice we all need to heed.Gods word gives us direction which is enforced with prayer.Prayer is so powerful.

Thanks Izzy.Prayers for DD to heal & strength for you too. Becca