All of us long for recognition of a commitment kept, a job well done, an act of service given. God is committed to honouring us as we live for Him. As we honour God and others, through our obedience to God’s word, we in turn will receive honor and respect from God and others.
The Bible is full of specifics about this and I thought we’d just review a few of the practical ways we are welcomed and encouraged to live as honourable people today.
For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.
Psalm 84:11
Thank You God for being the source of our honour and joy today. You are just looking for ways to bless us and lift us up today. We want to live right and do right so we position ourselves to receive all the good things You are offering us today. Amen
The wise inherit honor, but fools get only shame.
Proverbs 3:35
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife, but every fool is quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
Well God, we stumble so often into irritation and strife and quarrelling, whether we do it loudly or with silence and distance. Help us today to find ways to meet others at a place of respectful truth, even if we differ in our positions. Give us patience to listen long and willingness to see things from the perspective of others and in all things, to find ways to live in peace. Amen
Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
Whoever disregards discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored. Proverbs 13:18
In the end Lord, we know that You have clear instructions for us today so we can walk as honourable people. But, we need the humility that is required to see things Your walk and walk under Your directions. Where we need correction, help us to admit that quickly and take swift action.
Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Proverbs 21:21
Help us today as we pursue what is right, what is loving, and what is life giving because then we know we’ll have success and honour in Your eyes. Amen
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