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April 7, 2014
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| TODAY'S SCRIPTURE "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him." (James 1:5)
TODAY'S WORD , the purpose of prayer is not to move God our way. It is to move us His way. It is to tap into what His will is. Solomon said, "I need wisdom." That is exactly what God wanted him to request. Thus the Lord gave him not only what he prayed for but even more.
Solomon had figured out that the objective of prayer is to get one's will in alignment with God. That is so important. We sometimes think that through prayer, we are going to somehow cajole God into doing what we want him to do. I have even heard people say, "I was wrestling with God in prayer." Who won? I hope God did. If you're trying to fight with God, you're going to lose, one way or the other.
What would you say if God came to you tonight in a dream and said, "I will give you whatever you want"? Your answer is a real indication as to where you are spiritually-how you are doing in the spiritual race.
We see that Solomon's heart was right with God because he said, "Lord, I need wisdom. I am overwhelmed by my responsibilities."
Have you ever felt that way? Are you overwhelmed by your responsibilities as a father or a mother? Perhaps you're a CEO of a corporation. You're a boss at a worksite. You oversee other people in a ministry. You're a teacher in a classroom.
Everybody comes to you with problems. Often you feel you can't handle it all. You say, "Lord, give me wisdom." He will.
A PRAYER FOR YOU TODAY Heavenly Father, help me to see that the challenges and tests of life are actually gifts, gifts that I might have a chance to prove my sincere and single-minded faith and to grow, and endure, and persist despite obstacles in my path. For people who have it easy in life develop no strength. As you have told us, the flower of wealth and fame is short-lived, for the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers it, and its petals fall, and its beauty is gone. Give me confidence and strength in my faith, Lord. Let me hold strong and steadfast through every trial and every temptation. For I know with complete confidence that the reward you give to your faithful is true joy and will never fade, but will remain when all flesh has been corrupted and all the things of earth have faded. All praise and glory to you, mighty God; may you make your home with me today and every day of my life; Holy Spirit be with me now and always. In Jesus Name, Amen. |
| , my your life be full of His blessings.
Pastor Eric & Rita
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