Mediate and pray.
Until
now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that
your joy may be made full. John 16:24.
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| If this flower brings you joy... Jesus will bring you more joy! |
Prayer is a
powerful thing. God gives us the ability to access Him through our prayers—and
He is all powerful, so that opens doors to more power for us. Jesus said…Until now you have asked for nothing in My
name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full. John
16:24. Simply ask—pray.
For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we
have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the
knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you
will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects,
bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining
of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who
has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light. Colossians 1:9-12
Just as Paul
wrote to the Colossians, I have not ceased to pray for you and ask that you may
be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and
understanding. Do you know that even if I don’t know you…I do pray for you as
you read this blog? I ask God to bless you with understanding and wisdom…and
joy as you apply His word to your life.
We want to be
more like Jesus as we mature spiritually. Are you striving for that? How’s your
progress? Who is holding you accountable? Find someone who is seeking to know
Jesus more deeply and hold each other accountable as you walk in a manner
worthy of the Lord. Jewish people have the custom of studying scripture in the
presence of others—a haverim. The principle that Jesus told His disciples when
He taught them about prayer can apply to anytime we are focusing on Jesus…Again I say to you, that if two of you agree
on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My
Father who is in heaven. For where two or three have gathered together in My
name, I am there in their midst. Matthew 18:19-20. Imagine that Jesus is
with you now. We are gathered at our computers, studying His word, seeking to
know Him better, and praying that He will bless us with answers to our earnest
prayers. Jesus is here.
What verses
have your children memorized? Teach them verses about prayer and teach them to
pray.
Prayer
~ Lord, just as Your disciples asked..."Lord, teach us to pray, just as
John taught his disciples." – from Luke 11:1. I am eager to learn more
about You, Lord, and to pray continually at a deeper level with You. You are an
awesome God, forgive me for not having a good attitude…and for just wanting to
hide away…to retreat from others. You want us to reach out and serve others…not
retreat. Give us this day the spiritual food as well as the physical food that
our bodies and souls need. Thank You for all You have done for us—Your
obedience is beyond comprehension. Glory be to the Father, to the Son and to
the Holy Spirit.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to
obey you. - Psalm 51:12
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