It's Time To Pray (1)
"Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow." Psalm 51:7 NIV
Do you remember when most restaurants had opening and closing hours? It was their schedule, and not your appetite, that decided whether you ate or went hungry. Not anymore: now you can pop into many of your favorite eating places anytime your appetite hits. That's how God operates; He's available 24/7. And although praying isn't limited to set times, there are certain times when it's vital that you talk to God. Here are two: (1) When you have sinned. Your emotions of guilt and shame, plus Satan "the accuser," will tell you to avoid God. But turning to Him is the only solution to sin. Burdened by adultery, deception, and murder, David realized he needed to confess his sin to God. "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow...Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" (vv. 7, 10 NIV). John said God is "faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 NIV). Have you sinned? A fresh beginning is only a prayer away. (2) When you're worried and afraid. You don't have to look too far to find things to worry about; they're all around you. Financial, professional, health, and family concerns can make you stressed-out and anxious. Where to turn? Prayer is God's answer to fear and anxiety. "Don't worry over anything whatever...tell God every detail of your needs in thankful prayer, and the peace of God, which surpasses human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds" (Philippians 4:6-7 PHPS).
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
Do you remember when most restaurants had opening and closing hours? It was their schedule, and not your appetite, that decided whether you ate or went hungry. Not anymore: now you can pop into many of your favorite eating places anytime your appetite hits. That's how God operates; He's available 24/7. And although praying isn't limited to set times, there are certain times when it's vital that you talk to God. Here are two: (1) When you have sinned. Your emotions of guilt and shame, plus Satan "the accuser," will tell you to avoid God. But turning to Him is the only solution to sin. Burdened by adultery, deception, and murder, David realized he needed to confess his sin to God. "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow...Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" (vv. 7, 10 NIV). John said God is "faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9 NIV). Have you sinned? A fresh beginning is only a prayer away. (2) When you're worried and afraid. You don't have to look too far to find things to worry about; they're all around you. Financial, professional, health, and family concerns can make you stressed-out and anxious. Where to turn? Prayer is God's answer to fear and anxiety. "Don't worry over anything whatever...tell God every detail of your needs in thankful prayer, and the peace of God, which surpasses human understanding, will keep constant guard over your hearts and minds" (Philippians 4:6-7 PHPS).
This message taken from: Daily Devotional - The Word For You Today
Recent
Archive
2024
January
A New Year, A New StartThis Year, Do First Things FirstNever Stop Learning (1)Never Stop Learning (2)Get Out Of Debt And Stay Out Of DebtDon't Be So ControllingThe Seven-Day ChallengeParent, Keep PerseveringTurning Two Families Into OnePut Your Heart Into Your PartFour Principles For Victorious LivingTake Control Of The Small ThingsDon't Give UpLearning To Listen To God (1)Learning To Listen To God (2)Learning To Listen To God (3)Learning To Listen To God (4)Set Other Things Aside And ServeGod And WorkHow To Enrich And Strengthen Your RelationshipsProphecy FulfilledDon't Shout About ItYou're Growing In GraceWalking With GodYour Secret PlaceWork On Growing CloserAre You Worried About Retirement?Gideon's God Is Your GodTo Grow We Must Keep Asking QuestionsBe Interested In Everything God DoesTo Know God, Examine What He Has Made
February
God Will Speak to You - If You ListenDo The WordPraying Without Saying A WordShow Grace Under FireHaving Job Security (1)Having Job Security (2)Having Job Security (3)Having Job Security (4)The Holy Spirit Prays Through YouYour Personal GuideStop and Ask For DirectionsYour Harvest Is On The WayGive Your Children Convictions To Live ByYour Limted Window of OpportunityPull Down Those StrongholdsUse The Gift God Gave YouFinding Self-WorthMuzzle Your MouthChoosing a LeaderGod Knows What's Best For YouAre You Tired of Living in Defeat?Make an ImpactBe a Disciple of JesusTake Time to Wonder and WorshipLive the Living WordBe Patient, God Is At WorkTo Be Conformed Is To Be CreativeLive In The "Here and Now"You Need God's Help
March
Going Forward Or Going BackCome Out Of That CornerTell The TruthBelieve God For Greater ThingsHonor God, And He Will Honor YouMoving From Failure To Success (1)Moving From Failure To Success (2)The Right Attitude (1)The Right Attitude (2)"Strong, Firm And Steadfast"Raising Great Kids In A Troubled World (1)Raising Great Kids In A Troubled World (2)Raising Great Kids In A Troubled World (3)Raising Great Kids In A Troubled World (4)Raising Great Kids In A Troubled World (5)Are You Hooked On Pornography?You Can Rise Above Worry (1)You Can Rise Above Worry (2)Your Boaz seasonStand On God's Word (1)Stand On God's Word (2)Stand On God's Word (3)Stand On God's Word (4)Stand On God's Word (5)God Will Forgive And Restore YouDon't Strike BackAre You A True Friend?The Right BalanceEvidences Of Christ's Resurrection (1)Evidences Of Christ's Resurrection (2)Evidences Of Christ's Resurrection (3)
Categories
no categories