Day 7:
In trying to find just the right translation for
today’s scripture, I realized that I couldn’t decide on just one! Each
translation of Proverbs 16: 3 explores a different viewpoint of the focus and effects
of our commitment.
Take some time and meditate on what each
translation means to you. Join in with
me as we pray declarations and petitions from each verse for ourselves and for
others.
Our Father God in heaven,
Your word says…
Commit your works to the
Lord,
And your thoughts will be established.
New King James Version
so we commit ourselves to educate and nurture the
students You have assigned to us. Thank You
for securing our thoughts in advance for our assignment.
Commit your actions to the Lord,
and your plans will succeed.
We commit
to treat others, adult or children with respect and love as a show of gratitude
of what You continue to do for us day after day. Thank You in advance for giving us success in
being integral and full of Your virtues.
Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
and
He will establish your plans.
In the things we may label as major like planning, teaching lessons, evaluating and creating, to the little everyday things we don’t
even give a second thought to like tying a shoe, giving a hug, buying food,
fixing hair, giving pep talks and listening…whatever we do, we commit to You
Jesus and pray that You are pleased with what You see.
Commit your activities
to the Lord,
and your plans will be
achieved.
All of our daily activities we commit to You. Thank You for helping us to achieve them all.
Commit
your works to the Lord [submit and trust them to Him],
And your
plans will succeed [if you respond to His will and guidance].
Father God, we submit our plans to You and trust
You to guide us through the day. Thank
You for sharing Your will with us when we read Your word and listen for Your
voice during our times of prayer and meditation. Thank You for sharing Your will with us when
we are driving to work, sitting behind our desk, standing in front of our students,
and heading back to our homes in the afternoon.
Thank You for the guidance of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for blessing
us with success this school year.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen
The Lord is with you and you are loved!
