Give the Lord First Place in Your Life

So you shall not turn aside from any of the words which I command you this day, to the right or the left, to go after other gods to serve them. –Deuteronomy 28:14      

My Prayer for Today    

Father, help me to be true to Your Word and the purpose that You have placed within me. (Ephesians 1:11.) Reveal to me the mysteries of Your precepts and their specific purpose in my life. (Ephesians 1:9; 6:19.) I know that I am here to have fellowship with You as well as with those in our entire family, the body of Christ, who are in my sphere of influence. (1 John 1:3,7.) Our purpose is to enjoy each other and be of service to one another. Clarify my purpose and make me a self-actualized individual. Show me the gifts and hidden talents that make me unique among all of creation. Help me to know myself totally that I may bring the best of service to all.    

My Confession for Today    

I do not reject any of my Father’s requirements. I do not steer away from them even a little to the right or to the left. I set them firmly in my heart and place my complete trust in them regardless of what my eyes may see or what other gods—the lusts of this world—may offer.The righteous requirement of the Law is fulfilled in me. (Romans 8:4.) I have been made the very righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. (2 Corinthians 5:21.) My trust is firmly planted in Him.