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From the CANON on this blog:
Solutions
1. God
is omnipotent and therefore can solve any problem. He may choose to use the solutions listed
below, but he often provides in ways you could have never imagined. The poor should cry out to God for help,
rather than depending on Baal.
From today’s scripture reading:
Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each
other.
Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically.
Be
glad for all God is planning for you. Be patient in
trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are
in need, be the one to help them out. Always be eager to practice hospitality.
Romans 12:10-13
From
today’s devotional:
As a pastor, I speak
with many people about their spiritual journey. From these interactions, I know
that most individuals are not satisfied with their prayer life. They lack
anticipation and faith, and time with God often feels empty. This is, no doubt,
why many Christians pray so little and so indifferently.
Yesterday, we began
looking at obstacles to a healthy prayer life. Let’s explore one more hindrance
to vibrant communication between God and us: impatience.
Most of us have at
some point brought fervent supplication to Jesus but did not see the desired
results. Unfortunately, humans are by nature faint-hearted. We get weary of
asking when all we perceive is silence. Remember, though, that God does not act
on our cue like some cosmic bellhop. If we could see the big picture as He can,
we’d gladly wait for His way and timing.
The truth is, I
believe we benefit by not receiving all that we request. To understand this
concept is a sign of spiritual maturity. When we are thoroughly satisfied with
the Lord’s presence, our relationship with Him will flourish, even when we
don’t get everything we ask. When that’s the case, we grasp what prayer is—not
a long list of wants, but regular communication in a relationship.
Barriers can develop
if we persistently cry out to God and nothing changes. But by continuing to
pray, we’ll both sense God’s presence beyond the “wall” and find peace, joy,
and awesome glimpses of His glory. This will be completely satisfying, even if
He never gives exactly what was requested.
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