Isaiah 44:3-5 -- God will bless the thirsty land

Father, thank you for the promise of Your Spirit.  It's like we need Your Spirit like grass needs water.  Father, help me to be sensitive to Your Spirit's guidance.

I love You.

Isaiah 44:1-2 God's choosen people

I find it interesting, after all the years the Jews have been targeted, that they're still around and Israel is still a nation.  For me this is evidence enough that God is with them and that they are His choosen people.

Father, thank you for the impact that the Israelites have had on this world.  Please continue to open their eyes to the loving relationship You desire with them. 

Thanks too Lord, for extending Your love beyond the Jewish community so that I too can be surrounded by Your love and protection.  Father, would you reach out to our younger generations so that they too may know and experience You.

Isaiah 43:22-28 -- You have become weary

...but not from worshipping Me!

Father, I thank You for the peaceful nation and the good economy You have given to Canada all these years.  You have answered our prayer "God keep our land, glorious and free" and as I read these verses today I can see Your point.  You've given us so much and we don't even say thank you.

Father, please fill me with a grateful attitude.

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Isaiah 43:14-21 -- The Lord is still creating

"Forget what happened long ago!  ... I am creating something new."

God has done some amazing things; from parting the red sea to changing the lives of individuals but that's not the focus today. The focus today is His new creation.  Lord, that's exciting.  Can You show me what You're doing and how I can play a role?

I love You.

"You must listen to the Spirit speaking and the Spirit of the Lord obey.  You don't need to know the where and wherefore you don't need to know the how and why you must listen to the Spirit speaking and the Spirit of the Lord obey.

Isaiah 43:8-13 God or Intuition

I'm reading a book right now titled "Embrassing Uncertainty" and I'm loving it but there is one thing that is bothering me; why can't they just come out and talk about the Holy Spirit as they discuss Intuition.  (actually I think I know why; they think they can sell more books and reach more people without talking about the Holy Spirit). 

This passage talks about our problem as people; we have eyes and ears but we can't see or hear.  In other words, we're not hearing the Holy Spirit speaking to us or seeing God in action.  For years I've prayed for God eyes but today I'm thinking I need to start praying for sensitive ears to hear the voice of God.  Or more importantly I need to pray God's heart's desire:

"Father, help me to know You and help me to trust You, and understand that You alone our God.  That you have always been God and that there are no substitutes for You.  Thank You for watching over me, thank you for rescuing me when I or others mess up, thank You for promising to save me and thank You for never leaving me and thank You for not allowing anyone to snatch me from You or stand in the way of what You are doing"  

Isaiah 43:1-7 -- The Lord has rescued His people

Notice He didn't say it was an easy life.  He talks of fire and deep rivers to cross...but He did say He will rescue us, He will save us, He will be with us and He has paid a great price for us.

He also promised to bring us together so that we may honour Him.

Father, help me to enjoy Your presence and represent You well today.

Isaiah 42:18-25 -- Hearing, Seeing and Obeying

There is so much noise all around us; Lord will You help me hear?  Father, you know this dark and bumpy road I'm on and You have promised to be my light.  Father, I don't like it when those around me are struggling; will you show me how to help them?  Today I woke up very tired.  Lord, will you prepare me for all You have in stored for me today. Help me to be Your obedient servant.