Christian Reflection and Prayer

Scripture:

I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.
As you make your requests, plead for God's
mercy upon them, and give thanks. Pray this
way for kings and all others who are in authority,
so that we can live in peace and quietness, in
godliness and dignity.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 NLT

Reflection:

Paul urges Timothy to lift up requests, prayers,
intercession, and thanksgiving.
When we pray effectively, we do more than
communicate with God—we commune with him.
We become one in mind and spirit and purpose.
Today, let the focus of your prayer time be to
connect with God in a very real and personal way,
not as a slave would petition his master, but as a
son would enjoy the company of a loving and
gracious father.

Prayer:

(COMMUNE WITH GOD)

Scripture:

Then Saul said, "Let's chase the Philistines
all night and destroy every last one of them
" His men replied, "We'll do whatever you
think is best." But the priest said,
"Let's ask God first."
1 Samuel 14:36 NLT

The Lord is righteous in everything he does;
he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close
to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on
him sincerely. He fulfills the desires of those
who fear him; he hears their cries for help
and rescues them.
Psalm 145:17-19 NLT

Reflection: 

I love this verse!  What a reminder,
"Let's ask God first"'  Why is it that
so many of us try everything before
we even think about asking God.  I
have discovered that when I go to the
Lord first, I save myself an awful lot
of aggravation and sometimes pain.
And please, please, remember this:
Our God is a righteous God, He is
filled with kindness, love, and compassion.
Our God is close to all those who sincerely
call upon Him.  He hears our cries for
help, He hears our requests.  God is there
for us, ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS ASK!

Reminder:

Prayer appears nearly on every page of
the Bible as the very essence of a faith
relationship with the living God.


Prayer:

(ASK GOD NOW)

The next morning Jesus awoke long before
daybreak and went out alone into the wilderness
to pray.
Mark 1:35 NLT

by Majorie Cooney

There is power
In the hour
That with Him I spend alone.

Joy is knowing
That I'm Growing
As I thus approach the Throne.

I've the feeling
As I'm kneeling
That I tread on Holy Ground.

In Him abiding
I'm confiding
Every burden of my heart.

Satan glowers
In the hours
When my prayer communion starts.

He is leading,
I am feeding
On the manna of His Word.

Life is glorious,
Rich, victorious,
Assured by Him my prayer is heard.

GOD BLESS YOU!