1 Timothy 2:8 (ESV) — I desire then that in every place the men should
pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;
NOTE: The three
verses (8-10) are very specific to each gender. I will focus on the men because
that is where God speaks to me this morning. Although, our culture have
confused men and women by suggesting that genders are not important or that
they are defined by the individual. How deceptive and cruel! For men, Paul says
we need to start with prayer, and not to get angry or quarrel. Yesterday, I
dealt with two issues, one that made me angry initially, and the other where I
had to have a very serious (almost quarreling) discussion with another. Did I
pray? No, in my self-sufficiency, I started to attack the problem like most men
do. I need to remind myself to pray first, then act.
PRAYER: Father,
forgive me for not remembering to bring you into my daily life and struggles.
Help me to remember to start everything with prayer.
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