Devotional for September 6

Teach Me Your Paths, O Lord

1 Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
4 Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
6 Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.
8 Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. Psalm 25:1-9 (KJV)

The Morning Exhortation

Catch on fire and let all that is contrary to the knowledge of God burn away. Plan “A” is typically seen in the foolishness of youth with the determination to live life just as one’s heart desires, but that leads only to death. God has a plan “B” for anyone willing to choose it. If you want good health, soundness of mind, and righteousness, you have to seek Him who has promised you a new heart. Surrender all to the Lord Jesus Christ. Once you give yourself to God and become His property, take nothing of your offering back. Deny self, pick up your cross daily, and follow the Lord. Exercise your discernment to distinguish between good and evil thoughts within. With spiritual maturity we learn to stand at the ready holding on to what is good and immediately casting down every evil thought. This is at the center of a life that glorifies our God.

Question

Is there such a thing as divine health?

Answer

Youth comes with a certain innocence which doesn’t recognize that health of the body and soul comes from God (Scripture). Correct thinking requires the nourishment provided by the pure spiritual milk of the Word and sanctification by the Spirit (Scripture). Make the best choices for your health that you can (Scripture), and leave time and chance to the God who works all things together for the good of those who love Him (Scripture). Be specific with your supplications to God for your health needs (Scripture).

The Prayer Appointed for This Week from the Book of Common Prayer

Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all people, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.