Daily Devotion for May 18, 2006
Responsibilities Are More Important Than Rights
“My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers, write them on the tablet of your heart.” Proverbs 7:1-3
Life is full of temptations. Each day Satan taps on my shoulder and whispers selfish words aimed to veer me away from God. I often find myself confused at the crossroads and seeking God’s strength and wisdom. Fortunately, God makes his words available for us to read 24/7. Furthermore, God’s gift of the Holy Spirit makes it possible to experience His word as more than just a measly letter on a delicate piece of paper. I am awestruck at what a difference God has made in my life – and how he works in spite of ME if I get out of the way and let Him.
There is much talk these days about people’s “Rights”. I have this Human Right and that Human Right. It makes one think that they are in charge and the rest of us are here for them! Responsibilities are more important than rights. Yes, God gives us freewill to do or say whatever we feel. Having this freewill as a Christian means that I surrender that to God. I don’t live for myself but for Him and to carry out His mission. I think in terms of how I help others and not about what I WANT. My Christian responsibility is more important than any “rights” I may think I have or are owed me!
Prayer
Father, Thank you for the gift of your amazing word. Thank you for the everlasting gift of the Holy Spirit that speaks to me and gives me the strength and wisdom to put your word into incredible actions. Lord, please watch over me and never let me forget for one moment that my responsibilities to others are more important than any rights I may have; for honoring others glorifies you. It is in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Father, Thank you for the gift of your amazing word. Thank you for the everlasting gift of the Holy Spirit that speaks to me and gives me the strength and wisdom to put your word into incredible actions. Lord, please watch over me and never let me forget for one moment that my responsibilities to others are more important than any rights I may have; for honoring others glorifies you. It is in Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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