Devotional for February 6

Like a Weened Child

1 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
3 Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever. Psalm 131 (KJV)

The Prayer Appointed for This Week

Set me free, O God, from the bondage of my sins, and give me the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to me in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Book of Common Prayer

The Morning Exhortation

Roll with the punches and keep moving into the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Unhappy is the ungrateful heart that only wants more, gets it, and then turns to whine for better still. You can be happier in the next five minutes if you will just look around and thank God for some of what He has already given you. The unruly child never learns that contentment with godliness is great gain. The fear of the Lord is so little to be found among most people, so they busy themselves chasing only after things that perish. Why worry and fret over lying vanities that only last a moment? Remember our eternal destination and hold firmly to the narrow way. 

Today’s Question to Consider

Is there anything you’ve been complaining about that is actually a blessing for which you should be thankful?