Day | Friday | Date | 02-25-2011 |
Scripture | Hosea 14:1-9 (BSFL*) | Translation | NIV |
What God said to me | When My people return to Me, I will receive them graciously and cause them to flourish once again. Those who are wise and discerning will realize and understand that My ways are right. Do as I say and do. |
What I said to God | Give me wisdom and discernment that I might understand You better and follow You more closely. |
Day | Thursday | Date | 02-24-2011 |
Scripture | Hosea 11:1-11 (BSFL*) | Translation | NIV |
What God said to me | Sometimes My children act like stubborn brats – the more I call them to Me, the further they try to get from Me. I have loved them and taught them many things, yet they do not realize it is I. I refuse to give up on them. I choose not to lash out in anger at them. They will return to Me. When you encounter them, you love them too. |
What I said to God | I have been “them,” perhaps not to the extent about which Hosea wrote, but there have been times that I have chosen to ignore Your call and do my own thing. Forgive my impetuous behavior. Forgive my trivialization of Jesus’ sacrifice for me. Thank You for never giving up on me. I love You. |
Day | Wednesday | Date | 02-23-2011 |
Scripture | Hosea 6:1–7:2 (BSFL*) | Translation | NIV |
What God said to me | I want you to understand Me and acknowledge Me through your faithfulness. |
What I said to God | As I was reading this passage, two things stuck out to me. One was the thing You specifically said to me about desiring that I understand and acknowledge You. The other was how all too often my love for You can seem like dew - inconsistent. Help me to understand You better and love You more. |
