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TODAY’S WORD…

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“All the trees in the land will know

that I am the Lord.

I cut down the tall trees

and make small trees grow tall.

I wither up the green trees

and make the dry trees become green.

I, the Lord, have spoken.

I will do what I have said I would do.”

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– Ezekiel 17:24 (GNT)

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REFLECTION…

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The Lord our God reminds us

that He is the Author of life

and He warns those who, in their arrogance, do not accept Him,

as He encourages and reassures those who are humble.

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Jesus Himself told us that

“all who exalt themselves will be humbled,

and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Mat 23:12)

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Do I see myself as a low tree to be made high

or a high tree to be made low?

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To me, God’s words can either sound like a welcome promise,

or they can make me realise

that I may be too much like that lush but proud green tree

which can so easily wither up.

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Lord, change me, transform me

…and make me like one of those trees that embellish Your garden

and never stop thanking You and giving You praise.

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REPETITIVE PRAYER FOR TODAY…

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Come, Holy Spirit – change me and transform me.

Lord, please save me from myself!

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