“Declares the Lord, ‘This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.’” -Isaiah 66:2

I read this yesterday and had one of those “wow” moments. It really made me reflect on my prayer life and my walk with God. Am I humble? Am I contrite (sorrowful over my sin)? Do I tremble at God’s Word?

I don’t think I should be afraid of God and His Word. But I realized that I’m not nearly as sensetive to scripture as I used to be–or maybe I just don’t spend the time reading it that I used to.

I used to read one verse and it would stick in my heart all day. I would meditate on the truth and the wonders of God. I’d spend time praying and asking the Lord for wisdom and the strenth to live it out. Now, sometimes reading the Word is just one more rushed thing on the checklist before I start my day.

I think my heart may have become hardened, just a little bit. Or maybe I got bored. Or maybe I just don’t take the time anymore to really dive deep and spend time in prayer and in the Word.

So this verse was a big reminder for me. A wake up call. I pray that the Lord would find me humble and contrite in spirit. And I pray that I would tremble at His Word–that I would be left in awe, amazed, and hungry for more of Him every time I read it.

I pray the same for you, that we would all grow deeper in our walk with God every day. And I thank God for His amazing grace that we don’t have to earn through devotion. Rather, it inspires us and draws us closer to Him. Praise God!

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