Have you experienced moments where it seems as if everything that could happen, is happening in your life, and you feel as though you are unsure of what to do next? Or, can you bear witness to the fact that you feel like you have reached an impasse, and uncertainty raises it's ugly head? A day, during the month of April, has been designated as National Prayer Day. Everyone in the country are asked to take time out to pray or request, have a meeting with God intimately, and you realize that what you are asking for, an answer shall be provided, that everything will be placed in its proper perspective.
In retrospect, we should ALWAYS PRAY, and lift one another up, EVERY DAY of the year! While we are making our requests known to God, He ALWAYS hears us. I have learned that, throughout my life, there are 3 responses that become the most consistent; NO, YES, and WAIT! When you think back on the prayers you have sent to God, are you able to say the same? I am sure that you can bear witness to how the answers are provided, realizing that everything will be worked out as it needs to, and you have that blessed hope!
So much is taking place around us, everywhere we go, everyone we see or come in contact with. What are we actually praying and asking for? What are we wanting to happen? Who do we want to lift up, or stand in the gap for? The Word of God tells us, in 2 Chronicles 7:14:
"If MY people, which are called by My name, shall HUMBLE THEMSELVES, AND PRAY, SEEK MY FACE, TURN FROM THEIR WICKED WAYS; THEN I will HEAR from Heaven, I will FORGIVE their SINS, AND will HEAL THEIR LAND!"
Also, we should know that, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." What does that mean to you? What do you get out of that? I personally have been asking God for some incredible things that I need Him to do in my life, but not just for me, but for everyone I know. When we pray, we should keep in mind this parable:
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, "God, I thank Thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of that I possess!" And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, "God be merciful to me, a sinner!" I tell you, THIS man went down to his house justified rather, than the other: for every one that exalts (elevates or glorifies) himself shall be abased (lowering in rank, office, prestige or esteem); and he that humbles (meekly or modestly) himself shall be exalted."
Prayer time is an experience that requires focus, determination, and belief that whatever you are asking God for, SHALL BE brought to pass, because you KNOW HE is faithful, when everyone else is not. We should KNOW that God is able to do whatever He said, in spite of what it looks like around us. We should realize who we are, and that we are nothing but dust; however, when we go to God and present Him what we want Him to do in us sincerely, He WILL honor our request, especially when we have a real relationship with Him.
"It is God that girds me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like hinds' feet, and sets me upon my high places. He teaches my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms!" (Psalm 18:32-34)
We should continue to seek and hold fast to who God is, and what He can do- anything but fail! God provides, and makes us able to accomplish whatever necessary in our lives. Now is the time to pray like never before. In light of everything that is going on today, we must continue asking for distinct instructions, so we can continue to walk in victory. Amen?
