"decently and in order"

Saturday, May 17, 2014 (6:55 a.m.)

Awesome Holy God,

Thank You. Things are coming together around here in an orderly manner. This brings to mind 1Corinthians 14:40, “Let all things be done decently and in order.”

Father, thank You. Thank You that communication is improving. Thank You that we have You to turn to for guidance.

Thank You for the people You put into our lives. Thank You for the assets You have for us to share. Thank You for Your Word and the opportunity we have to study it and put it into practice.

As I consider doing things “decently and in order” I turn to Your Word. A comment in The Life Recovery Bible tells of Paul having summarized his teachings on relationships. The modern day phrase being “healthy interdependence”.

Because of Your love for him, Paul learned firsthand that “we are to live in community with others, building them up and meeting their needs.” I think that too often seems to be more the exception than the rule in our everyday lives. Thank You for the continued reminders and opportunities to do better.

Thank You for the further explanation of what healthy interdependent living looks like. Needs being meet by and for others, with no ulterior motive. Learning to love selflessly does not seek a hidden reward. Thank You that we get to continue turning to You and Your Word for the perfect example of doing things decently and in order.

Again I ask You to order this day. Have us use the resources You have so generously provided us to Your good and to Your glory. Father, we love You and we long to serve You well.

Thank You for another day that You have made. Another day in which to rejoice and be glad (Psalm 118:24). “Please, Lord, please give us success” (v. 25) in pleasing You. We love You. We thank You. We ask and seek to know You. Thank You. We love You. Amen.

(325 words ~ 7:56 a.m.)