I’ve really enjoyed speaking at our Frontline services these past two weeks.  I know God has been challenging me to take a long, hard look at Samson’s life and learn from his mistakes so I don’t fall into the same traps.  I pray he’s been doing the same for you.  I also know many of you who read this blog aren’t regular Frontline attenders.  So, if you want to spend some time with any of the messages on Samson, just click here.

As I was driving home last night, I realized that one of the biggest changes in me these past two weeks has been the addition of a short, new prayer into my life.  I’ve found myself praying the words of Samson over and over.  You know which ones, right?  ”O Sovereign LORD, remember me. O God, please strengthen me”  (Judges 16:28) That short prayer says so much – God is in charge.  He’s my strength.  I need Him.  I don’t deserve His favor.  But in His grace, He chooses to remember me.  I don’t pray it because I think God has forgotten me.  I know He hasn’t.  I pray it because I need the reminder of how reliant I am on Him for the strength I need to get through the day.

I love that little prayer.  I pray it literally dozens of times a day.  It’ll be a long time, if ever, before I speak anywhere without those words running through my mind and heart.  If they find their way into your mind and heart, I’ll think you’ll be encouraged by the effect they have.