Parachute Prayer #39

“Then he prayed, ‘O LORD, God of my master Abraham, give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.’” –Genesis 24:12

The last time our family went bowling, my son asked why I stop, hold the ball up in front of me, and stare at the pins for a moment before “throwing” the ball. I told him I need to make sure everything is all lined up before I bowl. If I want the ball to hit that center pin, I have to keep it all lined up. (I don’t accomplish this very often, but at least I start in the right place.)

Abraham’s servant stopped and lined things up, too. When Abraham sent him to find a wife for Isaac, the servant asked God for success—and for Abraham’s sake!

We can do this, too. Before we begin any task, let’s pause and pray—to line things up—for Jesus’ sake!

Many of us already pray before we eat or before we go on a trip. Here are a few more ideas:

• Before we do our devotions, we can ask God to reveal what we need to see.



• Before we shop, we can ask God to help us find what we need and spend wisely.



• Before we write that message, we can ask God help us choose words that encourage others and honor Him.



• Before we send our family out the door, we can ask God to go with them, blessing their day.

Lord, remind us to pause and pray before we do anything, that everything we do will honor You. We are Your servants. Please grant us success (by Your definition) for Your sake. Amen.