Thursday, March 17, 2022
Lord, human nature is the same today just as it ruled men three-thousand years ago. Our eternal, lying enemy, who desires to destroy our souls, promises an exciting and action-packed life if we abandon Your archaic and restrictive laws and live “free,” doing what comes naturally. Scripture recalls how the ancient psalmist fell for the devil’s lie and lived a few years in stupidity. At first, the excitement of licentious living was an adrenaline rush, but when the promises of that immoral lifestyle failed to materialize and life’s reality hit, the devil’s promises brought only misery and spiritual destruction. This lifestyle did not have an action-packed novel ending. Thank You, Lord, the psalmist came to his senses. He recorded his epiphany: “I pondered the direction of my life, and I turned to follow Your laws” (Psalm 119:59). Centuries later, the story of the prodigal son re-enforces the foolishness of choosing a lifestyle void of God’s Word and His standards (Luke 15). A life without You leads to a dead end, but all that can change in an instant.
Lord, You remain faithful to reveal yourself to those who truly seek You. We praise You and thank You, Lord God, for You are the God who restores shattered lives, and You are pleased to redeem the time we wasted during our stupid years (Joel 2:25). Amen!
Pray for Ukraine. God, be merciful to those dear people.
THANKFUL 
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