Daily Bible Reading:

Psalm 4:1

Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.

Psalm 145:18-19

The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.


We so many times view our prayer time as a chore or obligation, instead of something we anticipate and enjoy. We dedicate a certain amount of time and try to plan out and sometimes, even write out all that we desire to say to God, during the time we have allotted. Prayer is not about the words we speak, but about the relationship with the One to whom we are speaking; it is simply a conversation with God. He doesn't expect us to try to impress Him with poetic words, but to speak to Him sincerely from our heart. It is the sincere prayers birthed directly from our heart, which are the most effective. Through Christ we also have the ability to enjoy the company and presence of God and to make ourselves available to listen, when He speaks to our hearts throughout our day. We can count on Him, to be faithful and to always hear and always answer, when we speak to Him. Our relationship with God grows deeper and stronger, the more we communicate and converse with Him. There is no such thing as too much prayer.

Prayer

Thank You Lord for allowing me the opportunity to step into Your presence and to speak with You throughout my day. I know that You always hear and always answer, the prayers from my heart. By faith I believe and receive Your help, Your wisdom, and Your comfort. I come into Your presence today, desiring to spend time with You; enjoying Your company, and desiring to strengthen and deepen my relationship with You. All I ever need or desire, I have found in You. Amen.

Source: Written by Cheryl Curtis. Edited by Nell Berry. ©godtoday.com. Retrieved from http://www.godtoday.com on August 30, 2006.

 

YOU SAY	GOD SAYS	BIBLE VERSES
You say: "It's impossible"	God says: All things are possible	(Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"	God says: I will give you rest	(Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"	God says: I love you	(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )
You say: "I can't go on"	God says: My grace is sufficient	(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"	God says: I will direct your steps	(Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"	God says: You can do all things	(Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"	God says: I am able	(II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"	God says: It will be worth it	(Roman 8:28 )
You say: "I can't forgive myself"	God says: I Forgive you	(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"	God says: I will supply all your needs	(Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"	God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear	(II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"	God says: Cast all your cares on ME	(I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"	God says: I give you wisdom	(I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"	God says: I will never leave you or forsake you	(Hebrews 13:5)

 

 

 

 

 

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