PrayerBits for Thursday

PrayerBits

A bite sized devotional program
produced by the West Side Presbyterian Church

Thursday

Scripture lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9a “The Lord God has given to me...”

Time to reflect: This is another “God is with us” day by day type expression. Isaiah feels that God has graced him with certain blessings and he, Isaiah, needs to use them for God.

Moving through the day: Complete the sentence “The Lord God has given me the ability to...” Pray that you use that ability for the glory of God.

Scripture:

The Sovereign LORD has given me an instructed tongue,
       to know the word that sustains the weary.
       He wakens me morning by morning,
       wakens my ear to listen like one being taught.

  The Sovereign LORD has opened my ears,
       and I have not been rebellious;
       I have not drawn back.

  I offered my back to those who beat me,
       my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard;
       I did not hide my face
       from mocking and spitting.

  Because the Sovereign LORD helps me,
       I will not be disgraced.
       Therefore have I set my face like flint,
       and I know I will not be put to shame.

  He who vindicates me is near.
       Who then will bring charges against me?
       Let us face each other!
       Who is my accuser?
       Let him confront me!

  It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me.
       Who is he that will condemn me?
       They will all wear out like a garment;
       the moths will eat them up.