Daily Prayer - Three Strands / Accountability

Good Monday morning, my friends.

 

Do you have accountability in your life?  Do you have someone who knows where your heart is likeliest to stray from God?  Does that person have permission to question you on it? 

 

Is it greed? Envy? Alcohol or drugs? Pornography? Anger? Laziness? What is that "in" that the devil has in your life?  Just as ALL have fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23) we ALL need accountability.

 

Two are better than one,

   because they have a good return for their labor:

If either of them falls down,

   one can help the other up.

But pity anyone who falls

   and has no one to help them up.

Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.

   But how can one keep warm alone?

Though one may be overpowered,

   two can defend themselves.

A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12)

 

This passage repeatedly speaks of how two can be better than one, but why does it end by talking about three?  I just figured this out: that third strand is God!  When you enter into an accountability relationship with another follower of Christ, God becomes the third partner (Matthew 18:20).

 

If you already have that relationship with another believer – fantastic – why not contact them this morning to see how they are doing?  If you don't, please pray that God would show you who it is that you need to partner with.  The answer may be surprising!

 

(For you technically minded, check this out: http://iproduceapps.com/christian-apps/accountable/)

 

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Bruce

 

Heavenly Father,

 

The enemy is all too familiar with my greatest weaknesses.

But I also know that in my weakness, You are strong.

Lord, teach me that life in You is not a solo sport.

Help me to find and build trusting relationships with other followers of your Son.

Join us in a partnership of three strands that will glorify Your Name.

In Jesus' name we pray.  

 

Amen.

 

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