When we use Scripture
in our prayer it shows God we have thought through our praises and petitions.
To pray we need to
know the heart of God.
What He has planned
for us.
His promises to us.
We need to align our
prayers with the plump line of God’s Word.
God’s Word gives our
prayers life, infusing vitality into our praises and petitions.
As well as bringing
life to the thoughts that frame our petitions.
“The word of God is
living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword…” (Heb. 4:12).
God is always ready
for us.
He always wants to
listen to us.
But He also wants us
to take the time to know Him.
And that we can
achieve through the Bible.
“Dear God, I want to
know You! I want to know your word that is living and active, today in my life.
Your word is the truth that cuts through the lies and deceive in my life. It is
the bread of life that I need every day. I praise Your Word and I praise Your
name! I want to know Your heart and align myself with Your everlasting love.
Amen!”
This
message is part of the Prayer Monday series.
Oh, how true this is! I like when I can pray Scripture at times when I'm not looking at the Bible, but just throughout the day. But, we're only able to do that if we do spend time in His Word and absorb it. (visiting from Soli Deo Gloria)
ReplyDeleteI love to do the same thing, Laura. It's amazing to see how some part suddenly fits exactly to my life and comes alive. Thank you for visiting!
DeleteI remember doing a Beth Moore study where she really kept expressing the importance of God's word being active and alive. It's amazing, isn't it! Keeps me going some days!
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing when it begins to become active and alive. I've always know God's word is alive, and active, intellectually. But I never had that experience. So, reading Bible was a chore and so was praying. There were just tiny glimpses, from time to time, to the real power.
DeleteIt takes quite a leap of faith to experience that living and active Word.
Thank you for sharing at Theology Thursdays FOR KIDS!!! You will be featured tomorrow!!
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