Day 5- Transparency and trust
Living out a ministry calling requires total trust in the Lord and reliance on Him.
Today’s Scripture
"1How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3Consider and hear me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.6I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me."
Psalms 13:1-6
Additional Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflect on the Word
Ministry is costly. Our challenges may differ, but the struggle of leadership is something we all share. Without transparency before God and trusted community, we can often allow these challenges to move us away from hope and faith in God. Today we are praying about the hardships we are experiencing and confessing any places that we must restore trust in the Lord. As leaders, we must fight to live honest and transparent lives, and put on display the faithfulness and goodness of God as He meets us in our needs.
"1How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me?2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3Consider and hear me, O Lord my God; Enlighten my eyes, Lest I sleep the sleep of death; 4Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed against him”; Lest those who trouble me rejoice when I am moved. 5But I have trusted in Your mercy; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation.6I will sing to the Lord, Because He has dealt bountifully with me."
Psalms 13:1-6
Additional Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Reflect on the Word
Ministry is costly. Our challenges may differ, but the struggle of leadership is something we all share. Without transparency before God and trusted community, we can often allow these challenges to move us away from hope and faith in God. Today we are praying about the hardships we are experiencing and confessing any places that we must restore trust in the Lord. As leaders, we must fight to live honest and transparent lives, and put on display the faithfulness and goodness of God as He meets us in our needs.
Forgive and be forgiven
"OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN, HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME...YOUR KINGDOM COME. YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. GIVE US THIS DAY OUR DAILY BREAD...FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS...”
When we turn away from our sins and receive His forgiveness, our hearts are more prepared to forgive others as well.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
Ask God to check your heart and life and show you areas where you might need to ask for His forgiveness. Ask Him to forgive you and to help you forgive others. We can even choose to forgive people in advance
Prayer + Contemplation
1. Take time and reflect on the moments of calling and purpose that mark your life. Why are you leading? What has God spoken to over the years? What are the prophetic words that have marked your journey? Take hold again of the promises of God over your life. As you pray, reflect on your identity in Christ, and recommit any place in your life that is needed to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received.
2. Pray for other leaders you know to stand against the lies and schemes of the enemy that are set against them, that God would strengthen them and give them true identity.
3. Pray that those in your church or small-group community would live a life worthy of our collective calling and fulfill the assignment God has given us.
When we turn away from our sins and receive His forgiveness, our hearts are more prepared to forgive others as well.
If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
Ask God to check your heart and life and show you areas where you might need to ask for His forgiveness. Ask Him to forgive you and to help you forgive others. We can even choose to forgive people in advance
Prayer + Contemplation
1. Take time and reflect on the moments of calling and purpose that mark your life. Why are you leading? What has God spoken to over the years? What are the prophetic words that have marked your journey? Take hold again of the promises of God over your life. As you pray, reflect on your identity in Christ, and recommit any place in your life that is needed to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received.
2. Pray for other leaders you know to stand against the lies and schemes of the enemy that are set against them, that God would strengthen them and give them true identity.
3. Pray that those in your church or small-group community would live a life worthy of our collective calling and fulfill the assignment God has given us.
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