Who is the man who fears the Lord? Him will he instruct in the way that he should choose. His soul shall abide in well-being, and his offspring shall inherit the land. The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him, and he makes known to them his covenant. Psalm 25:12-14
Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble. Proverbs 25:6-7

Heavenly Father, I fear you. I fear your greatness. I fear your wrath. I fear holiness. I fear your power. I fear your might. I fear your justice. I fear your impatience. I fear you treating me as my sins deserve. Help me to maintain this fear Lord. Help me to maintain a strong sense of awe and wonder for who you are and how you allow me to, by your grace, relate to you. Help me to be amazed by you. Enthralled. Awestruck. You are worthy God. You are worthy! And as I grow in my fear of you, Lord, please, give me your friendship. Grant me your instruction. Extend to me your covenant. Deliver on your promises of fearing you! I praise you Lord for these truths.

Lord, I’m so thankful for how you’ve placed this proverb so deep in my soul. For someone who for so long, longed to be told by people of importance, “Come up here,” thank you Lord for providing me this instruction and wisdom. Thank you for helping me to trust that you see me. You have every ability to “promote” me when the time and place is right. I need not promote myself. I need not put my name in the hat. I need not fight and wrestle for opportunity. It is better to be invited than to ask for an invitation. Thank you Lord for helping me to see this as clear as day. And, most of all, thank you for giving me opportunities over the years where you have, in your way, said, “Come up here.” I love you Lord and praise your name. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.