Blessed by His Prayers
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.”—John 17:20 (NIV)
Change your life, not just your clothes. Come back to God, your God. And here’s why: God is kind and merciful. He takes a deep breath, puts up with a lot, this most patient God, extravagant in love.—JOEL 2:13 MSG
There are times when we are exhausted and discouraged and we allow our minds to roam to dark places. Despair and disappointment set in. A woe-is-me attitude prevails. How do we rise from the doldrums? How do we continue? We turn our faces toward the Lord God and know that He is in control.
Scripture tells of God’s mercy and loving-kindness. It speaks to us to come back to God. This doesn’t necessarily mean a change of circumstances, but a change of heart. And this change is a choice we intentionally make. It’s not necessary to be in a church building or revival tent. While many changes happen there, ours can be in our closet, our car, our office. We reach inwardly to the Highest and ask for His mercy. And scripture says He is merciful.
Focusing on the negative—choosing despair—doesn’t bring life. Voluntarily focusing on Jesus will. Praise Him for all your blessings: They are there, look for them! Some might be tiny, others magnificent. But they’re all because of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is a most patient God and extravagant in His love.
Heavenly Father, I praise Your name. You are extravagant in Your love, filling me to overflowing! I am grateful for all You’ve done.
“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.”—John 17:20 (NIV)
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness.—2 Timothy 3:16 (NIV)
God did this so that, by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be greatly encouraged.—Hebrews 6:18 (NIV)