And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; — Philippians 1:9

I don’t know about you, but when I have to make a hard choice, it’s not between good and bad. Most of the time, I know what’s good and what’s bad, especially when bad means evil. When I have to choose between good, better, and best, it’s hard for me. Usually, my love for God is stronger than my weaknesses, and I choose to do good instead of bad. But it’s hard for me to choose between good and best if I haven’t put myself in front of God’s word and given my heart to him in prayer. But I’m sure that a lot of what God would like to do through us today doesn’t happen because we’ve settled for good when he wants to lead us to best.

 

Thought

I don’t know about you, but when I have to make a hard choice, it’s not between good and bad. Most of the time, I know what’s good and what’s bad, especially when bad means evil. When I have to choose between good, better, and best, it’s hard for me. Usually, my love for God is stronger than my weaknesses, and I choose to do good instead of bad. But it’s hard for me to choose between good and best if I haven’t put myself in front of God’s word and given my heart to him in prayer. But I’m sure that a lot of what God would like to do through us today doesn’t happen because we’ve settled for good when he wants to lead us to best.

 

Prayer

You are merciful and magnificent. Teach me your ways and fill me with your heart so that I may not just love you but also appreciate and obey your will. I ask that you guide my day so that I can fulfill your will at work, in my relationships with my loved ones and friends, and especially in front of those who have yet to accept Christ as their Savior. I offer prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.