O God, do for me what You did for Balaam.
If I am ever on a reckless path, Father, send an angel to block my way. Let a traveling companion turn me off the road, or crush my foot or stop me in my path until You open my eyes to see what is really going on from Your perspective.
If need be, send an ass to speak to me to get my attention!
Let me hear Your voice and be obedient, not drawn away into the world or the material riches it can offer. Even though Balaam continued to bless Your people, as You had told him, he relied on sorcery to earn his living and ultimately betrayed Your people.
Help me stay focused on You and the blessings You give, like Elizabeth and Zechariah. Your blessing to them was an answer to many of their prayers and the fulfillment of prophecy. They were faithful to Your instructions in handling the blessing You gave them – their son John the Baptist.
Lord, help me be faithful to the blessings You give me. And handle them according to Your instructions.
Let me grow strong in spirit as John did, and proclaim Your wonders to others.
You have made a path of redemption, sent a means of salvation. Jesus is His name. In Him is the victory over death and all enemies. In Him is eternal life. I am ever humbled and blessed. Amen
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