Monday 18th January

Read Psalm 119:73-80

May those who fear Yousee me and be glad, because I wait for Your word…

May those who fear Youturn to me, even those who know Your testimonies. May my heart be blameless inYour statutes, so that I will not be ashamed.

 (vv. 74, 79-80)

God wants you to live a life that brings joy to others whoalso love and serve Him!

You know the kind of person I mean. Even when see themcoming, you know that your spiritual life will be stronger when you have beenwith them. And your time with them won’t only be serious time. There will bejoy and laughter and prayer and Scripture all mixed together! Your heart isglad to see them. When you need prayer or encouragement or advice, you turn tothem.

You can be that kind of person to others. You might not bethat kind of spiritual person right now, but you can be. Not through anovernight decision, but through a lifestyle of walking with God and speakingwith Him throughout the day and thinking as you encounter each person, “How canI encourage this person in their spiritual life? What could I share with themfrom the Bible? Can I stop and pray with them briefly?”

Why don’t you stop right now and pray these verses to Godfor yourself?