What Are You Praying For
Psalms 145:18, “The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.”
Greetings fellow readers! How are we today? Have we awakened to joy, to excitement, to the positive thoughts that today will be a good day? Today, as we opened our eyes, did you thank God for that moment, that realization that, YES, God gave me another day to fight the good fight? I know there are many of you who still popped up and thought only negative thoughts because your itinerary or schedule has you on edge. BUT, can we take a moment to pause, reflect, calm those nerves by just opening a channel to the One who can change our negative straight to positive? When we first wake, we need to focus on God’s presence at that moment so we can become in tuned to His spirit; letting Him come in and place peace, comfort and strength so that everything will go as planned. Then we will need to allow Him to guide, to give wisdom and strength where we most need it. We also need to know that our prayers will align with God’s purpose in our journey. When we pray, are we asking in earnest belief that God will answer? As you take this moment to connect with God, ask for physical provisions, spiritual blessings and that He will use you in doing good works for Him; even in your job, at school, your family, with others around you. Don’t forget to always ask Him for His hands of protection to wrap around your spouse, your children, your family and especially you! That prayer is the one that keeps the devil from slipping in when you are distracted! If you have trouble when you are in a place that causes anxiety, or fear; remember Luke 11, “And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in the earth. 3Give us day by day our daily bread. 4And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.” Jesus taught His disciples this one for when they could not find words! Then remember David as he cried out with Psalms 23, acknowledging all that God can provide, all that He will do for us; look it up! Today, as you begin, and as the day progresses; just remember God hears you, He is with you and He will answer what you are praying for!
Scriptures:
Read: I Thessalonians 5:16-18, Matthew 21:21-22, Philippians 4:6-8, I John 5:14-15, Mark 11:24-26, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Romans 8:26-27, Colossians 4:2-3, Ephesians 6:18, Psalms 145:18-19, Matthew 6:5-6,9-13, I Timothy 2:8, II Chronicles 7:14
Prayer:
God, we come to you now in earnest, humble submission; believing and trusting in you and all you can provide. We thank you first for being the one constant; the one who we can have faith in; the one who can provide, protect, and give grace and mercy. God, we want to say thank you for all the answers you have given; all the guidance you have provided, the continued presence in our lives; even when we slipped away. God, we sincerely pray to you for your continued love and everlasting promises. Amen.