Luke 18:1 And [Jesus] told them a parable to the effect that they ought to always pray and not lose heart.
One of my daily devotionals this morning asked this pointed question: “Is it possible to fool yourself into believing that because you ask God for help, you have faith in His ability to meet your needs?” Ouch! Pardon me while I nurse my sore toes that were just stepped on. I do have faith in God’s ability to meet my needs, and yet the state of fear and anxiety in which I operate so often definitely indicates otherwise. This disconnect bothers me greatly. Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!
Eph 6:18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with all kinds of prayers, asking for everything you need. To do this you must always be ready and never give up.
I’ve read this verse many times before, but today, the last sentence really struck me. When I pray, I must “always be ready.” Ready for what? God’s answer? To send up more prayers? Both? I’m not quite sure how to interpret that one. I must also “never give up.” I’m pretty sure I get that one. I must never give up that He WILL answer, though maybe not in the way that I had hoped or imagined. Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief!
Phil 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for this scripture. Thank You for calling me out about my worry and anxiety. You know how deeply I love You, how desperately I want to follow Your will for my life. Help me to lay my worries and anxieties at Your feet and to leave them there. Help me to pray without ceasing and to trust You WILL answer because I know that You will. I KNOW that You will. Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief! Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of Heaven and earth.
Have a blessed day.
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