Praying with the Right Mindset

Friday, 20 December 2012

Prayer as a Way of Life with Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio

Praying with the Right Mindset

'You...do not receive, because you ask amiss.' James 4:3

Today’s Devotion

Sometimes in our prayers we are 'me' centered and see God as a genie to be conjured up to fulfill our every wish. Then when we don't get what we want we think He doesn't hear, doesn't care, or maybe doesn't exist. James says, 'You...do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.' Selfishness is at the root of many unanswered prayers.

The first petition in the Lord's Prayer is 'Hallowed be Your name', the second 'Your Kingdom come' and the third, 'Your will be done' (Matthew 6:9-10 NKJV). Note, our first concern in prayer should be what God wants, not what we want.

So here are some suggestions for praying with the right mindset:

1) Ask God to slay your sinful nature. As new creatures in Christ we wrestle daily with our old nature. And as long as that nature has the upper hand, our prayers will be hindered.

2) Ask Him to cleanse you with His blood. You can't come into God's presence tainted by sin; you must confess it and ask Him to forgive you.

3) Ask Him to fill you with the Holy Spirit. The indwelling of God's Spirit enables you to overcome temptation and live according to His will.

4) Ask Him to guard and guide your steps. God's plan for our lives is always better than anything we could ever devise.

5) Ask Him to use you for His glory. Make yourself available as a servant with a willing heart to do whatever He asks. Bottom line: when you pray with the right mindset you'll get answers you never imagined possible.

Today’s Prayer

Heavenly Father thank you for the answered prayer, though I am not yet receive the answer but still my desire for my prayer you are already there preparing and orchestrating that something will be happened to my request because I believe you Lord that you are a great provider and your Word is true. Lord empowers me and uses me mightily to forward your Kingdom and to spread the Good News of Salvation to every creature for your glory. In Jesus Name, Amen!

Prayer for Salvation

Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is the God’s Word promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow your faith in God please do this consistently starting today;1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting and Bible Study and serve God first place with your talent and money 5. Witness Jesus to others that they maybe saved too.

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