Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:  Ruth 1:1-16  

Reflection:

Today I began yet another study of one
of my favorite books of the Bible, the
book of Ruth.  This book is a true love
story, it is a book that shows true
dedication and love.  Ruth, the
foreigner;  Ruth, the poor widow who
had nothing, ended up marrying a
wonderful Israelite.  In doing so, she
became an ancestor of King David and
of Jesus the Messiah.  But it all began
with a commitment: "Where you go I will
go......Your people will be my people and
your God my God" (v.16).  This is a story
of real honest commitment, to Ruth's
mother-in-law and to God.  Whenever
I loose my way in life, whenever I feel a
real need to fill a void in my life, I read
this short book in the Old Testament, the
book of Ruth.  Because of Ruth, I have
experienced and learned the meaning of
commitment.  Have you made a real
commitment to God?  Please renew that
commitment today, right now.  Strengthen
your ties to the Lord.  I know that He desires
to do much good through you.  Blessings so
wonderful that you cannot imagine, await you.
But it all starts with commitment:  "Lord, take
control of all of my life, I give myself to you.
Have you done this?  If not will you do it
today, right now.  PLEASE MAKE THAT
COMMITMENT!!!

Prayer:

My Heavenly Father I commit my life to You.
Give me the strength to live for You daily.  May
what I do honor You and bring glory to You.  And
may I never forget Your love for me and my
commitment to You.  In Jesus Name Amen.

(excerpts taken from the devotional "Still Gods
Man by Don M. Aycock & Mark Sutton) in
connection with my own thoughts and prayers.