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Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message.
~ MALCOLM MUGGERIDGE ~
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When it comes to prayer, it is not dependent on the right words; we don’t have to explain everything to the God who knows our hearts. We can mentally draw the picture and pray it to him. “Lord, do you see this vision I have? That’s what I’m asking for.”
As in Abraham’s case, the Bible is extremely visual—filled with images, visions, parables, and pictures that express what God is doing far better than words can.
Genesis 15:5 NLT
Then the LORD took Abram outside and said to him, "Look up into the sky and count the stars if you can. That's how many descendants you will have!"
Psalm 143:10 NLT
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.
A real prayer doesn’t require a lot of words. Instead, it often involves long, deep sighs, without any words at all.
Real prayer comes from a heart full of faith that realizes both the need to pray and God’s command to pray.
Matthew 6:7 NLT
When you pray, don't babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
Genesis 32:11 NLT
O LORD, please rescue me from the hand of my brother, Esau. I am afraid that he is coming to attack me, along with my wives and children.
Psalm 106:1 NLT
Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.
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Lord, I often don’t have words to pray. Remind me that as I’m silent before You, the Spirit intercedes for me. Please protect me from the lies that seem to creep into my mind at a moment’s notice. Help me today, Lord, to keep my mind fixed on You. Amen!
The truth is that when we sit silent before God, the Spirit will intercede with perfect prayers on our behalf.
Romans 8:26 NLT
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don't know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.
Proverbs 16:32 NLT
Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
One interesting thing about Psalm 5:11 is that it recognizes the fact that sometimes we need a place to take refuge! Thank God for sheltering us.
As in Psalm 5:11, JOY IS A SEED THAT MUST BE intentionally planted in the soil of life in the midst of our varying circumstances. It must be watered with faith, fertilized by obedience at every choice in life, and protected at every juncture.
Psalm 5:11 NLT
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them sing joyful praises forever. Spread your protection over them, that all who love your name may be filled with joy.