Daily Readings (Page 329)

What promise of forgiveness and purification do we learn in v9? How do we make use of this as we relate to God daily in prayer?

Reflect on Jesus’ struggle as He fought the temptation to put God’s will in the second place. What can we learn from His prayer?

What do you learn regarding the place of God’s will in your life from these words that Jesus uttered? How can you let God’s will be first and foremost over your own will?

What do you learn about God from this prayer of Paul? How do you relate these to your prayer daily?

What are the ways that can help you to deal with some trying temptations in your life as God provide “ways of escape”?

Think of those people in your life that have hurt you deeply. Pray for them and ask God for strength to forgive them.  

What is the difference between your wants and your real needs (v11-“our daily bread”)?  List them separately and think of ways you can forgo some of the wants so that you can meet another person’s needs?

Take a few moments to read aloud this psalm in praise to God.  Reflect on the words as you thank Him for who He is.

What does God’s reply to Moses tell us of God’s character?  How can this help us relate to Him? 

Our first focus in prayer is God Himself whose name (His character) stands for who He is.  In what ways can our lives show more of God’s character so that we (as well as others) may know Christ and make Him known?