Tues. April 16th. 2024.
“Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Heb. 4:16.
A fisherman was at sea with his godless companions when a storm came up and threatened to sink their ship. His friends begged him to pray; but he said, “It’s been a long time since I’ve done that or even entered a church.” At their insistence, however, he finally cried out, “O Lord, I haven’t asked anything of You in 15 years, and if You help us now and bring us safely to land, I promise I won’t bother You again for another 15 years!” Unfortunately, many people view prayer as an escape mechanism rather than a constant line of communication with God. To them prayer is bothering God, so they do better by staying away from bothering God.
God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God’s plan for you, and more. Just like your parents here on earth, your Heavenly Father wants to hear from you and talk to you. When you pray, He listens. Then He answers your prayers in the form of thoughts, spiritual feelings, scripture, or even the actions of other people. Nothing happens in the physical without the impute of the supernatural, it starts with your prayers.
The purpose of prayer is not necessarily to tell God how you want Him to do things. Rather, it’s to better understand Him and His ways, bringing yourself into alignment with His will. As C.S. Lewis is often attributed as saying, “prayer doesn’t change God. It changes me.” yes! Prayers bring the needed change that brings you to alignment and cooperation with divine will. Moreso, praying and listening to the answers God gives you can help you better understand your purpose in life. God will help you understand why you are here and what you can do to return to live with Him after this life. This season as we pray, trust God to help bring the best out of you.
FURTHER READING:
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise prophecies” 1 Thess. 5:16-20.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:6-7.
DECLARATION:
Dear Abba Father, thank You for a new day, as I step out today, I walk into uncommon victory, inexplicable blessedness, unusual increase. The lines are falling for me in a pleasant places. Grace is made available for me in God, my hands are anointed for supernatural exploits , nothing is permitted to die within, around and in my life. I proclaim all that concerns me receives Gods supernatural unction for success in Jesus name, amen.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Neh. 11:1-36.
Neh. 12:1-47.
Neh. 13:1-31.
Esth. 1:1-22.
QUOTE FOR THE DAY:
“Prayer Is Not A Device For Getting Our Will Done Through Heaven, But A Desire That God’s Will May Be Done On Earth Through Us.”
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