The Upper Room Devotional 9th August 2024: Focusing on the Pattern
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Topic: Focusing on the Pattern
Lisa Stackpole (Wisconsin, USA)
Today’s Reading
Psalm 119:9-16
Thought for the Day
Studying God’s word regularly helps me stay true to the pattern Jesus created.
The Upper Room Devotional 9th August 2024 Message:
Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. – Joshua 1:8 (NIV)
I enjoy crocheting, particularly while watching TV. I often start a project when I hear that a friend is expecting a baby. I dig out my favorite patterns — those that aren’t too complicated. I usually pick a pattern I have made in the past and that I’m confident I can complete.
My recent project, a sweater, was progressing nicely until I was instructed to “join yarn at center under arm.” I studied the cloak-shaped garment. Under arm? I thought, There are no arms! I read back through the instructions. To my dismay, I realized that as I happily crocheted, I had overlooked an important step in the pattern. Annoyed, I ripped out two-thirds of my work.
Reflecting back, I realize that all too often we do this in life as well. We know enough of God’s word to proceed, assuming from our past experiences that we know God’s will. But if we aren’t continually refreshing our minds with the guidance God offers in scripture, it is easy to miss vital points — particularly with the noise of the world in the background. Keeping God’s word firmly in mind and reflecting on it helps us to follow God’s leading.
Today’s Prayer
Loving God, draw us often to your word so that we can more closely follow your will. Amen.
Prayer Focus
Someone beginning to study scripture daily
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