October 1, 2017

DJ

Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer – at three in the afternoon.

Is there a time you set aside for your prayers each day? If not, why not? Throughout the bible we see mention of people setting aside time for prayers and it is an example for us to follow.

We should probably not be stuck to a religious time and day when we always pray because we will just get into the habit of it instead of being earnest about it.

God wants genuine prayers from the heart where we show Him we mean what we pray and we expect Him to respond.

But be regular about it and not just once a month or once a week!

September 30, 2017

DJ

Psalm 55:17 Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.

When do you pray? Do you make it a regular event or do you only pray when you need something?

Talking to your parents as a child is something you do all the time in amongst the asking for things and the complaining about stuff.

God wants that sort of interaction from us too. He wants you to share things going through your mind, not just the stuff we need or the thanks we need to say.

If you need to complain about something, take it to Him and complain… but listen afterward!

September 29, 2017

DJ

Psalm 55:16 As for me, I call to God, and the LORD saves me.

Who do you call out to for help? Who is the first person you think of when you need help?

I must admit to calling out to various people in the past, but my first thoughts for help are normally to God – because I know He is there and will answer my prayers.

Do you have the confidence to call out to Him no matter what? Do you have the expectancy of an answer when you call out?

Try changing your attitude and expecting an answer every time you call out to Him…

September 28, 2017

DJ

Psalm 69:13 But I pray to you, LORD, in the time of your favour; in your great love, O God, answer me with your sure salvation.

When the going gets tough, the tough get down on their knees and pray! Christ Himself spent much time in prayer, especially when He knew the troubles which lay ahead.

It is not that we should only pray when we are in need asking God to fulfil our needs; we should be praying as a matter of course!

God knows what is ahead and He knows the best way forward, but until we pray and listen to Him, we are not going to find that way. We may even walk off in the wrong direction instead!