Eph 6:18-20
And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
Last night I heard a message on prayer at our church. I heard something new that I hadn't understood until it was explained this way. I don't ever want to have to learn it again.
Instead of just praying for God's will in a situation I want to ask Him for what I want like a child. When we were children and the ice cream truck came into our neighborhood, we wanted an ice cream cone. We asked, even begged our father (or mother) for one. We asked passionately! We really wanted that ice cream cone. We didn't ask our parents if it was their will for us to have it. We need to pray to God that way. We have to tell Him our desires. He understands. "This is my desire...". I know He can do anything. Our God is huge and is able! It is ultimately His choice how he answers our prayers. He may have something better for us. But I want to be obedient to God...and pray face down like a child. I also want to remember to keep praying!
All of my sisters here probably already know this, but I heard it in a new way and was excited to share it with you!
Happy Thankful Thursday!
Love,angie xoxo
5 comments:
That is a good word!!!
I don't want to forget this one either. I always add if it is your Will" and you are right--a child would say, oh puhleease!!! And He, in His wisdom will do what is best for us. "Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart." Please pray for us this evening as Mike and I consider a foster parenting situation. Mostly pray for the two girls for their protection and provision--ages 1 and 4. I sure needed to hear this. I don't even know how to pray as I don't know what I want, excep for their wellbeing. Love you, Annette
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Thanks, friend!
Lindsee
Ang,
Only you sweet girl!
I can just see you...arms up, standing on your tiptoes, reaching up to your Father as you sweal "pleeeeese daddy!"
And that just puts a big grin on His Loving Face!
L
Hello Angie--
I do believe our childlike faith pleases HIM. Keep on praying. I do like Annie and add "Lord, your will be done, not mine, but Your will Lord."
Annie-- I'm praying for you my friend and the safety of those girls.
Blessings in Christ-
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