Praying the Promises of God
Jesus made it clear that we would endure hardship in this life.
But God gave His children amazing tools to keep trials from overwhelming us. For
instance, He placed His Spirit inside each believer to guide and empower. In
addition, He gave us prayer
so we could not only communicate and stay connected with our Father but also
bring Him our requests.
Today I want to focus on yet another one of His marvelous gifts:
the Bible. Scripture is the actual Word of God Almighty. It is truth. It never
changes. It enables us in all circumstances, so we have a sure foundation on
which to base our lives and decisions.
There are thousands of promises in the Bible--countless
assurances that we can rely on with perfect confidence. God wants us to learn
them so we won't miss out on blessings He wants to give. And wise believers
will turn His promises into prayers and the cries of their hearts.
Let me give you an example that relates to difficult decisions.
Psalms 32:8 states, "I will instruct you and teach you in the way which
you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you." We can pray God's
words back to Him, saying that we believe He will teach us and reveal His path,
while remaining by our side as our caregiver through the entire situation.
When hardships arise, we need a solid foundation on which to
stand. Otherwise, our emotions could easily lead us astray through faulty
thinking. God is faithful and unchanging, so we can trust in His promises,
which enable us to rest confidently and act boldly.
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