June 10 – Ask in Confidence

This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 1 John 5:14

He will hear us. That is repeated over and over. Seek. Ask. Knock. Have confidence that He will hear your prayers and answer them. Of course whatever you ask for needs to be in God’s will. He won’t give you a million dollars to be tossed around like play money. He will give you peace, joy, love, strength, courage…and other things like confidence. As many people know He provides for our everyday needs and some of our wants…sometimes beyond our expectations. Have confidence—He does hear our prayers.

Training Tip – Teach your children the song, Seek Ye First.

Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And His righteousness;
And all these things shall be added unto you.
Hallelu, Hallelujah!

Ask, and it shall be given unto you;
Seek, and you shall find.
Knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Hallelu, Hallelujah!

Man shall not live by bread alone,
But by every word
That proceeds out from the mouth of God.
Hallelu, Hallelujah!
Source: http://www.hymnal.net 

Explain the scripture But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33. What things? The previous verses tell us about those things. Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?' For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Matthew 6:31-33. Seek God’s kingdom—which is a spiritual kingdom…and can be right within your very heart and soul, if you ask God. Righteousness—right living before God—is only available through God’s gift of grace. We can’t be righteous on our own. 

Lord God, Your kingdom is above all things and I long to worship You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength first. May the joy of the Lord fill us all as we seek and serve You.

 

Happy Birthday, Mary Lee!

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.

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