This week's Sunday class lesson, when God appeared to King Solomon a second time, after he finished building the temple and palace, included the familiar verse in the parallel passage in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
We, like the people of Israel, truly do need to turn back to God, and desire to obey His commands and worship HIM. I'm grateful for the power of prayer; and for the direct access to God always. There is so much I need to call on HIM for; and I feel privileged to be able to go before HIM in prayer.
Last night, my pastor showed pictures and talked about their recent trip to Israel. I am grateful that I've had the opportunity to go to the Holy Land.
I'm also grateful for the encouragement of people telling me they appreciate me for running the projector for service; and for teaching class. God truly does show us His Love, especially when we are in need of it.
As I write this, I feel like I'm gaining peace because I am putting into action what Phil 4:6 says: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." It truly does help to put things in perspective when I approach it all with a grateful heart and thankful spirit.
Even in the areas that fill me with unease, I can just place them into His Hands and trust that He will cause all things to work together for good. I will rest in that thought. My role is just to do my best; and to face all the challenges with rejoicing that God is with me. Amen!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Prayer
This week's Sunday class lesson, when God appeared to King Solomon a second time, after he finished building the temple and palace, included the familiar verse in the parallel passage in 2 Chronicles 7:14 "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
We, like the people of Israel, truly do need to turn back to God, and desire to obey His commands and worship HIM. I'm grateful for the power of prayer; and for the direct access to God always. There is so much I need to call on HIM for; and I feel privileged to be able to go before HIM in prayer.
Last night, my pastor showed pictures and talked about their recent trip to Israel. I am grateful that I've had the opportunity to go to the Holy Land.
I'm also grateful for the encouragement of people telling me they appreciate me for running the projector for service; and for teaching class. God truly does show us His Love, especially when we are in need of it.
As I write this, I feel like I'm gaining peace because I am putting into action what Phil 4:6 says: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." It truly does help to put things in perspective when I approach it all with a grateful heart and thankful spirit.
Even in the areas that fill me with unease, I can just place them into His Hands and trust that He will cause all things to work together for good. I will rest in that thought. My role is just to do my best; and to face all the challenges with rejoicing that God is with me. Amen!
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