Huldah - Her Legacy Of Prayer

Huldah - Her Legacy Of Prayer

When the king heard the words of the Law, he tore his robes . . . . “Go and inquire of the LORD for me and for the remnant in Israel and Judah about what is written in this book that has been found.”

— 2 Chronicles 34:19, 21

REFLECT ON:	2 Chronicles 34:14 – 33.
PRAISE GOD:	For speaking clearly about what he expects from us.
OFFER THANKS:	That he gave us his Word in the Bible.
CONFESS:	Any complacency in the face of God’s commandments.
ASK GOD:	For the grace to take his Word seriously so that you understand the connection between love and obedience.

Lift Your Heart

Every woman knows the pleasure of a clean house, where floors are thoroughly scrubbed and waxed, windows shined, and cobwebs routed from every nook and cranny. Our hearts can become sullied by daily wear and tear, by disobedience and disregard for doing things God’s way. Set aside a day to conduct a little spring cleaning of your soul. How well have you been doing on the basics — the Ten Commandments?

Check Deuteronomy 5:6 – 21 for a review in case you’ve forgotten the commandments or are unfamiliar with them. Don’t be so literal in your reading of them that you forget that idolatry can take the form of cherishing money, power, or even a person whom you love more than God. Have you ever murdered someone with hateful words? Have you ever stolen someone’s reputation because of envy? As you become conscious of your failings, don’t wallow in them. Simply admit your sin, asking God’s forgiveness and the grace to change. Ask him to make your heart an attractive place for his indwelling presence. Then enjoy his forgiveness and take hold of his grace.

Father, may I have ears to hear your Word and a heart to obey it. Cleanse me from my sin and wash me until I am whiter than snow. Make my soul clean and pure, a broad and spacious place for your indwelling Spirit.