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it was simply that the Lord loves you, 

But don’t be afraid of them! Just remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and to all the land of Egypt.

“Be careful to obey all the commands I am giving you today. 

Think about it: Just as a parent disciplines a child, the Lord your God disciplines you for your own good.

“But that is the time to be careful! Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees

Lord God my Father,

I don’t understand your Love but I wish to, Help me to obey only you and place my desire in your care. Guide me to your way and freedom from me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

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“Look, I now teach you these decrees and regulations just as the Lord my God commanded me, so that you may obey them in the land you are about to enter and occupy. 6Obey them completely, and you will display your wisdom and intelligence among the surrounding nations. When they hear all these decrees, they will exclaim, ‘How wise and prudent are the people of this great nation!’ 7For what great nation has a god as near to them as the Lord our God is near to us whenever we call on him? 8And what great nation has decrees and regulations as righteous and fair as this body of instructions that I am giving you today?

Oh, that they would always have hearts like this, that they might fear me and obey all my commands! If they did, they and their descendants would prosper forever.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me under your obedience and cause my heart to obey your commands wholeheartedly.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

His plan, His courage.

But you all came to me and said, ‘First, let’s send out scouts to explore the land for us. They will advise us on the best route to take and which towns we should enter.’

except Caleb son of Jephunneh. He will see this land because he has followed the Lord completely.

“This is what I told you, but you would not listen. Instead, you again rebelled against the Lord’s command and arrogantly went into the hill country to fight. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to not question your plan and be courageous and obedient to your calling. Protect me from doubt and distraction.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Unconditional

Then the Lord was very angry with them, and he vowed, 11‘Of all those I rescued from Egypt, no one who is twenty years old or older will ever see the land I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, for they have not obeyed me wholeheartedly.

The Lord had defeated the gods of Egypt that night with great acts of judgment!

Lord God my Father,

May I follow you instructions and not allow compromise into my will, I want to honor you in the very essence of who I am, may I be pleasing to you in all things. Thank you for your unconditional way.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

One with “I Am”

A man who makes a vow to the Lord or makes a pledge under oath must never break it. He must do exactly what he said he would do.

All this was done as the Lord had commanded Moses.

Lord God my Father,

My I be under your authority in all things, in what I say, what I promise and what I do. Direct me in all matters and may I honor you in all things from thoughts to actions.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

He is all my “Good”.

Then Moses said to the Lord, 16“O Lord, you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Please appoint a new man as leader for the community.

Offerings,,,

you must call another holy assembly of all the people, and you may do no ordinary work on that day.

Lord God my Father,

You are God of all things, help me to keep you in my first thoughts before any other, you are creator of any good in me, help me to keep your good before any of my desires and give you the honor of any accomplishment.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Powerless enemy

Then the Lord said to Moses, 17“Attack the Midianites and destroy them, 18because they assaulted you with deceit and tricked you into worshiping Baal of Peor, and because of Cozbi, the daughter of a Midianite leader, who was killed at the time of the plague because of what happened at Peor.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to identify the enemy and with your power destroy it from my life.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Obedient only

That night God came to Balaam and told him, “Since these men have come for you, get up and go with them. But do only what I tell you to do.”

But God was angry that Balaam was going, so he sent the angel of the Lord to stand in the road to block his way.

Then the Lord gave the donkey the ability to speak. “What have I done to you that deserves your beating me three times?” it asked Balaam.

Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the roadway with a drawn sword in his hand. 

Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the Lord, “I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way.

Balak asked Balaam. “Didn’t you believe me when I said I would reward you richly?”

And the Lord met Balaam and gave him a message. Then he said, “Go back to Balak and give him my message.

No misfortune is in his plan for Jacob;no trouble is in store for Israel.For the Lord their God is with them;he has been proclaimed their king.

Lord God my Father,

Make me obedient to your call only, remove my worldly desire so I may serve you completely,

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Grateful only, my choice

Why did you make us leave Egypt and bring us here to this terrible place? This land has no grain, no figs, no grapes, no pomegranates, and no water to drink!”

So Moses did as he was told. 

“There is nothing to eat here and nothing to drink. And we hate this horrible manna!”

“We have sinned by speaking against the Lord and against you. Pray that the Lord will take away the snakes.” So Moses prayed for the people.8Then the Lord told him, “Make a replica of a poisonous snake and attach it to a pole. All who are bitten will live if they simply look at it!”

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart close to you and protect me from my own whining, you always have provided and always will. Let that be the only desire on my heart, gratitude.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Blessed and Grateful

Isn’t it enough that you brought us out of Egypt, a land flowing with milk and honey, to kill us here in this wilderness, and that you now treat us like your subjects? 14What’s more, you haven’t brought us into another land flowing with milk and honey. You haven’t given us a new homeland with fields and vineyards. Are you trying to fool these men?16:14 Hebrew Are you trying to put out the eyes of these men? We will not come.”

But Moses and Aaron fell face down on the ground. “O God,” they pleaded, “you are the God who gives breath to all creatures. Must you be angry with all the people when only one man sins?”

“Place Aaron’s staff permanently before the Ark of the Covenant to serve as a warning to rebels. This should put an end to their complaints against me and prevent any further deaths.” 11So Moses did as the Lord commanded him.

Be sure to give to the Lord the best portions of the gifts given to you.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart grateful for the struggles I endure, Keep my eyes focused on you to the point nothing else distracts me, I am grateful for your blessing and grace.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen