RUTH DAY TWENTY

• PAUSE

  [start with a moment to step out of your thoughts and life and into the presence of God]

  Lord, as I enter your presence now I take a moment to pause and to be still…. 

  ….to breath slowly and to re-centre my scattered thoughts and senses upon You.

  …. Speak to me I pray, and fill me with your Holy Spirit afresh this day. 

• REFLECT

  Take time to read through and reflect on the passage. Don’t rush it but be open to God speaking to you as you read.

  What did God say to you through this passage? Why don’t you pop it in the chat to encourage others?

  Devotional reflection: Boaz’s integrity and character are evident. He clearly has deep affection and respect for Ruth. He feels honored—perhaps even excited—about the idea of marrying her. Yet, he’s committed to doing things the right way.

  He doesn’t take advantage of Ruth. He treats her with dignity and is determined to act with righteousness.

  Sometimes I let emotions override wisdom. Opportunities can arise that are not simple right-versus-wrong choices—they are complex. Even good decisions, if made in the wrong way, can lead to bad outcomes. Timing, patience, communication, and process matter.

  What decisions are before me today? How can I approach them with wisdom and integrity?

• ASK

  Prayerfully reflect how this passages applies to your life. Ask God to speak to you now

  GROW people prayer: 

  Lord, help me grow in wisdom. I don’t want to rush into things just because I know what’s right. Give me sensitivity and discernment in every step I take today.

  GO People prayer:

  Lord, there is much brokenness in our world. I want to be part of making things right. Give me wisdom in how to live out Your purposes today. I pray for our church—grant us strategies to bring healing to our communities. Give us discernment to see Your kingdom come, for Your glory.

• YIELD

  Take a look at the passage again. Take time to see if there is a word or phrase that the Holy Spirit reveals to you as a focus for your day today. 

  What has the Lord revealed to you? What will you take into your day today? What action is He asking you to take? Take a moment to pray a yielding prayer along these lines to the Lord today.

  Prayer for today: Lord, thank you for speaking to me to day. Give me courage to obey your word and yield to your Holy Spirit. I take seriously your leading today and seek to put your word into practice in my life through action today. Amen.