Month: <span>May 2013</span>

Published May 6, 2013

The Equation Prayer

by Vonette Bright

“Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything
according to His will, He hears us.” 1 John 5:14

As a young man, Mike used to think that if he just kept praying,
God would give him exactly what he wanted.
But he learned how self-centered that attitude is… not God-centered.

Friend, prayer is not an equation of – you pray and God acts.
The bible says: “that if we ask (God) anything… according to His will… He hears us.”
Mike says that when he prays now, God’s plan will be done and in God’s timing…
and it will be in Mike’s best interest.

So whether your prayer is for a loved one to come to Christ or a new job,
go to God with that prayer.
Then look for God’s answer of yes, no, wait, or a totally unexpected solution!
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Published May 4, 2013

Drama

by Gail Rodgers

1 Corinthians 14:33
“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…”

In this chapter of the Bible the Apostle Paul is addressing the church about orderly worship. In the midst of his dialogue on worship he makes this statement: “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace”.

This statement about God can help us, not only in understanding how to worship together, but also in every circumstance right where we walk.

Whenever you find yourself in the middle of disorder today stop … and invite God’s peace to come into that situation through you.

Disorder exists all around us. Perhaps it’s as simple as a disorderly home or papers that are in disarray. Invite God into the mess and ask for His help in creating order.

Or it may be in relationships at home or at work where drama is accepted as the norm and creates disorder of many kinds. Stop and invite God to help bring His peace through you.

Wherever you experience disorder today ask God to remind you to use it as a call to prayer. Stop and quietly ask Him to give you wisdom in the moment and to bring His peace and calm into the situation. Don’t buy into the drama or the disorder but instead respond in the opposite spirit by inviting God’s spirit of peace to come through you. He will defuse the turmoil in your own heart and mind so you can respond in ways that help foster peace.

Lord God, Thank you that You are a God of peace. Thank you for reminding me that disorder does not come from You. Today, when I encounter drama and disorder please help me to respond in Your Spirit of peace. Keep my heart in order and bring peace to me and through me. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.

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