Day #3 of prayer: Determination

 

My Rebecca and my grandboy
2016

". . . the gracious hand of his God was on him because Ezra had determined in his heart to study the law of the LORD, obey it, and teach its statutes and ordinances in Israel." (Ezra 7:9-10)

This potato-sack race snapshot is one of my favorites. The grandboy was bound and determined to reach the finish line — his mom.

Determination is the strong will or resolve to persevere toward a difficult goal despite challenging obstacles. In the Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah, we read of God's people rebuilding Jerusalem despite hardships and strong opposition. In the story, a prophet named Ezra determined in his heart to study, obey, and teach the Law of the LORD to his determined people. 

Beloved, I pray that the hand of God will strongly be upon us as we determine in our hearts to know, obey, and share God's Word with others.