Tag Archive | prayer

God’s Humble People

Mar4

and My people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .
2 Chronicles 7:14a NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/2ch.7.14.NASB1995

‭‭‭‭A position of prayer is a humble heart. Coming before Almighty God, our Creator, is an awesome privilege. Direct contact with the One who loves us and gave His life for us. What have we to offer God? Nothing, except what He has given us. Life. Breath. The means to survive.

All of mankind needs to deal first with the issue of pride. Can we be like God? No. We are His creation. God always was and always will be.

A man’s pride will bring him low, But a humble spirit will obtain honor.
Proverbs 29:23 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.29.23.NASB1995

‭‭When pride comes, then comes dishonor, But with the humble is wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/pro.11.2.NASB1995

Pride brings one low and with it comes dishonor. With humbleness comes wisdom and honor.

Do you want God to hear your prayers? Bow before Him with a humble heart.

Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:10 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jas.4.10.NASB1995

🌹MY people who are called by My name humble themselves . . .

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
http://indasharonjesus.org

The Eyes of the Lord

Feb27

I waited patiently (intently) for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm.
Psalms 40:1-2 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.40.1.NASB1995

‭‭The eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous And His ears are open to their cry.
Psalms 34:15 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.34.15.NASB1995

What a magnificent God we have!! He gives us eternal life AND walks with us from day one. He hears our cries and steps in to help us as we intently, earnestly seek Him and His ways. God’s eyes are toward the righteous with His ears open to their cry.

O, Lord, help me to stand firm upon the rock while You
Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; For You I wait all the day.
Psalms 25:5 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.25.5.NASB1995

Let us walk in such a way that others see Christ in us and desire to know Him too.

🌹He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord.
Psalms 40:3 NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.40.3.NASB1995
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‭‭Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Silent Presence

Jan26

Then they sat down on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights with no one speaking a word to him, for they saw that his pain was very great. Job‬ ‭2:13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/job.2.13.NASB1995

Sometimes all a friend needs is your presence. No small talk, just your presence.
As you sit, hold a hand, are silent, there is time to reach out to God on their behalf. Quiet prayer that God hears from your heart.

Continually Seeking Him,

🌹Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Wonderful Counselor

Dec11

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor,
Isaiah‬ ‭9:6‬c ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.9.6.NASB1995

I wonder. . .
How many people are dependent on the counsel of professional counselors?
How much money is spent on this counseling?
How helpful is the counsel?

This also comes from the Lord of hosts, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great.
Isaiah‬ ‭28:29‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.28.29.NASB1995

I know a Wonderful Counselor who is available 24/7. By prayer, the word of God, and the indwelling Holy Spirit, many have found great counsel.

I wonder. . .
How is the prayer life of individual believers?
How is the prayer life of the church?
How often are Christians in the word of God – reading, meditating, studying – applying the word to their lives?

God also gave us the church – individuals who are to care for one another, encourage one another, help one another in times of need. The family of God.
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Should we not seek God first?

‭‭🌹Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways!
Romans‬ ‭11:33‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/rom.11.33.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

***In no way am I saying that counseling or seeking counsel is not helpful.

Revelation of Jesus Christ

Dec4

Therefore, prepare your minds for action (gird the loins of your mind), keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.13.NASB1995

Because of the salvation you received by faith in Jesus Christ, born again to a living hope¹, gird yourself with the truth found in the daily reading of the Word of God² and be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer for the end of all things is near³.

🌹so that the proof of your faith, being more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested by fire, may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 Peter‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.1.7.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

¹1 Peter 1:3

²Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth,
Ephesians‬ ‭6:14‬a ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/eph.6.14.NASB1995

³The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.
1 Peter‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1pe.4.7.NASB1995

30 Days of Thanks – D25

Nov25

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
Philippians‬ ‭4:4, 6‭ NASB1995
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.4.NASB1995

Could praying with thanksgiving be a testimony to faith in God? Praying with thanksgiving is trusting God with the outcome of your supplication, your request before it is answered.
What happens when you leave the request at the altar and trust God for the outcome?

And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/php.4.7.NASB1995

🌹Have a peaceful day, believing and  trusting with thanksgiving.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

30 Days of Thanks – D13

Nov13

Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.
Jeremiah‬ ‭29:12‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/jer.29.12.NASB1995

Prayer is the one thing I am most thankful for. Don’t get me wrong. I am thankful for the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for me. I am thankful for the Holy Spirit that resides in me. I am thankful for the daily grace bestowed upon me at the throne of grace.

But prayer . . .
Prayer puts me in the presence of God always no matter where I am. Prayer assures me that Jesus is always present. He is always available 24/7. I don’t have to rely on good reception on the mountain top or in the valley. I don’t have to worry about calling for fear of waking Him, as He is always awake. God listens with a loving, parental heart. He will humble me, guide me, protect me, love me, change me, correct me, use me to bring Him honor and glory. I will call out to God continually in prayer.

🌹I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come?
My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber.
Psalms‬ ‭121:1‭-‬3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.121.1.NASB1995

🙏‭‭‭pray without ceasing; 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/1th.5.17.NASB1995

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon
https://indasharonjesus.org

Attitude of Thanksgiving

Oct31

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
Colossians‬ ‭4:2‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.4.2.NASB1995

“Pray with an attitude of thanksgiving”. . .

I’d never really thought about an attitude of prayer, except maybe as solemn, with reverence and sometimes with awe. I personally, many times, approached God with an attitude of pleading, crying, selfishness, whining, complaining, self focused prayer. Like children approach their parents in conversation.

BUT. . . Wow!!!
First of all, in prayer, we approach the throne of grace. The throne where Almighty God sits. The God who created the entire universe, and we as well. There is nothing He can’t accomplish. God will answer our prayers. If God will answer our prayers, our prays should be prayed with an attitude of thanksgiving as if we had already received.

🌹“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone?
Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he?
If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!
Matthew‬ ‭7:7‭-‬11‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.7.7.NASB1995

🙏Pray with an attitude of thanksgiving.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Attitude of Prayer

Oct25

[36]Then Gideon said to God, “If You will deliver Israel through me, as You have spoken, [37] behold, I will put a fleece of wool on the threshing floor. If there is dew on the fleece only, and it is dry on all the ground, then I will know that You will deliver Israel through me, as You have spoken.” [38] And it was so. When he arose early the next morning and squeezed the fleece, he drained the dew from the fleece, a bowl full of water. [39] Then Gideon said to God, “Do not let Your anger burn against me that I may speak once more; please let me make a test once more with the fleece, let it now be dry only on the fleece, and let there be dew on all the ground.” [40] God did so that night; for it was dry only on the fleece, and dew was on all the ground. Judges‬ ‭6:36‭-‬40‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/ jdg.6.40.NASB1995‭‭

God had a plan for Gideon. Gideon knew what the plan was, but he wanted proof that God would do what He said He would. So he layed a fleece before the Lord. God kept His word. Gideon felt the need to test God again. God is faithful to see us through what He calls us to.

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[10] She, greatly distressed, prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly.
[12] Now it came about, as she continued praying before the Lord, that Eli was watching her mouth. [13] As for Hannah, she was speaking in her heart, only her lips were moving, but her voice was not heard. So Eli thought she was drunk. [14] Then Eli said to her, “How long will you make yourself drunk? Put away your wine from you.” [15] But Hannah replied, “No, my lord, I am a woman oppressed in spirit; I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the Lord. [16] Do not consider your maidservant as a worthless woman, for I have spoken until now out of my great concern and provocation.” [17] Then Eli answered and said, “Go in peace; and may the God of Israel grant your petition that you have asked of Him.” [18] She said, “Let your maidservant find favor in your sight.” So the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad.
1 Samuel‬ ‭1:10‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/ 100/1sa.1.10.NASB1995

Hannah, a woman desiring the intervention of God in her life, went humbly before her God. She poured out her desire unto the Lord and left it at the throne of grace. She had no answer from God but left with joy in her heart.

🌹What is your attitude of prayer before God? Do you humbly pray the will of God and trust in His Sovereign will or do you continue to question His direction in your life? Do you leave your prayertime prayer FULL or prayer LESS?

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon

Battle on Your Knees

Oct19

The Lord will fight for you while you keep silent.”
Exodus‬ ‭14:14‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/exo.14.14.NASB1995

‭‭For thus the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, has said, “In repentance and rest you will be saved, In quietness and trust is your strength.” But you were not willing,
Isaiah‬ ‭30:15‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.30.15.NASB1995

‭‭And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever.
Isaiah‬ ‭32:17‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/100/isa.32.17.NASB1995

I believe prayer is the best weapon of war. In prayer, our hearts are centered on God. In prayer, we seek God’s forgiveness, His way, His will, and we find quietness and trust. In quietness and trust, we gain strength. With the strength of God working in us, we confidently face opposition with righteousness and quietness; confident that He will and is fighting while we keep silent. Through prayer, our righteous actions will speak louder than words spoken in anger or resentment. The result will be peace.

🌹Pray, trusting God in the battle.

Continually Seeking Him,

Sharon