What I tell you in the dark, speak in the light. What you hear in a whisper, proclaim on the housetops. Don’t fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul; rather, fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Aren’t two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s consent. But even the hairs of your head have all been counted. So don’t be afraid therefore; you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:27-31
My words…
Praise
Father, You keep close watch over the sparrows, little birds with little value. You know the number of the feathers on their backs. You see when they fly, when they fall, when they die. Every single one of them. How much more did You keep watch over the apostles who were being sent out to share the love of Your son with others? They girded themselves with this thought and walked across the brink into the dangerous unknown. It’s amazing what people can accomplish when they know they are being closely watched by You.
Prayer for me
I don’t deserve to be considered more valuable than a sparrow. But because You see me as such, I should live as such. I am so incredibly important to You. You delight when I fly. You care when I fall. Forgive me when I don’t live up to the value You have placed on me. You know the number of hairs on my head, which to me means You know me better than I know myself.
Prayer for others
I hope the sparrows know how much You care for them. It is the greatest joy of my life to bask in the certainty of Your passion for me, and I am saddened for those who live each day outside of that joy. I pray they will search for it and find it.
Thank You
It is a humbling privilege to come before You and thank You for knowing me so well and loving and caring for me in spite of that knowledge. Thank You for Your protection, for Your lessons, for Your direction, for Your comfort.
More praise
I realize that Your care for me doesn’t mean I will never suffer. I have suffered while under Your care. And that is when I experienced Your benevolence the most. You have devoted Yourself to my well being. What god does that? You!
