May 31, 2009

Here is today's prayer:

"It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way (Proverbs 19:2, NIV)."

Lord, sometimes I rush into things without considering if I'm being wise--and that quick desire doesn't lead me in the right way. Forgive me for acting without thought and the prayer that would lead me in Your path.

I want to do right, to glorify You in all I think, do, and say. Usually, my desire to rush in is without deliberate disobedience. But without Your knowledge, I never end up in the right place. So keep me from quick but wrong reactions, and lead me by Your Spirit in Your way of wisdom.

From Prayers and Promises for the Graduate, pg. 172.