Seek the Lord & Fear Him (Aug 10)
The author of Proverbs clearly
states the purpose of the book:
To know wisdom and instructions
(Prov 1:2-5). God wants His people
to be wise and skilful in making
moral and ethical choices. And
the first nine chapters of Proverbs
take the form of a fatherly address
to a young son – a divine primer
for learning the fear of the Lord.
Lord, we will Seek Your Word:
The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of knowledge, and fools despise
wisdom and instruction (Prov 1:7)
If you receive My Words & treasure
My commands… making your ear
attentive to wisdom, and apply your
heart and mind to understanding;
Yes, if you cry out for insight…
If you seek wisdom as silver
and search for her as for hidden
treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God (Prov 2:1-5).
Lord, develop in us deep Reverence
of You that will lead to wisdom.
Grant us grace to Fear You rather
than the circumstances in the
present or what-ifs of the future.
Help me Be Open to advice and
be willing to listen from those who
can give valuable insight & counsel.
Open my heart to be teachable
to receive correction willingly.
Help me not let pride stand in the
way to receive godly advice. Amen.
Lord, wisdom comes from You
and Your Word; but You give
wisdom only to earnest Seekers.
Grant us the grace to be fervent
seekers of Your Word & instruction,
to be upright in character and
to be faithful to Your cause.
Open my ears to wisdom & help me recognise wisdom when I hear it.
Pray in all my seeking, I will find it;
for U are the giver of wisdom. Amen
O Gracious and Loving Father,
Open our eyes to Your presence;
open our minds to Your grace;
open our hearts to Your love and
open our lips to Your praises.
Give us Lord the wisdom and
understanding to perceive You,
the diligence to seek You,
the patience to wait for You and
the fulfilment to proclaim You;
through the power of the Spirit
of Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.