DEVOTION – FRIDAY,
MAY 4, 2012
“Praying the Promises of God”
BY
DR CHARLES
F STANLEY
Jesus made
it clear that we would endure hardship in this life. But God gave His children
amazing tools to keep trials from overwhelming us. For instance, He placed His
Spirit inside each believer to guide and empower. In addition, He gave us
prayer so we could not only communicate and stay connected with our Father but
also bring Him our requests.
Today I
want to focus on yet another one of His marvelous gifts: the Bible. Scripture
is the actual Word of God Almighty. It is truth. It never changes. It enables
us in all circumstances, so we have a sure foundation on which to base our
lives and decisions.
There are
thousands of promises in the Bible--countless assurances that we can rely on
with perfect confidence. God wants us to learn them so we won't miss out on
blessings He wants to give. And wise believers will turn His promises into
prayers and the cries of their hearts.
Let me give
you an example that relates to difficult decisions. Psalms 32:8 states, "I
will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel
you with My eye upon you." We can pray God's words back to Him, saying
that we believe He will teach us and reveal His path, while remaining by our
side as our caregiver through the entire situation.
When
hardships arise, we need a solid foundation on which to stand. Otherwise, our
emotions could easily lead us astray through faulty thinking. God is faithful
and unchanging, so we can trust in His promises, which enable us to rest
confidently and act boldly.
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