I liked Sarah's short Questions post last week so much that I'm going to follow suit, and post just one question...
Genesis 25:21-22 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren; and the LORD answered him and Rebekah his wife conceived. But the children struggled together within her; and she said, "If it is so, why then am I this way?" So she went to inquire of the LORD.
In these two verses we see how struggle moved first Isaac and then Rebekah to go to the LORD with their concerns.
Are you struggling with anything? Are you uncomfortable in any area? Are there promises He's spoken to you, but the way seems to be blocked with all manner of troublesome darkness?
Perhaps He is moving you to genuinely talk to Him about it... and perhaps He is moving you to release His will "on earth as it is in heaven" by praying in faith.
I'm just silly enough to believe what His Word says about prayer, and to believe these examples of faith are for us to follow.
How about you?
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Feeling goofy since you already claimed silly. Cautious about praying without understanding what Word says. Only after knowing and understanding what Word says can I really pray in faith.
Ah, caution is good, but there is plenty you DO understand. And we have lots of examples from Paul of how to pray for people in general...
What of the direction He gave you in coming to Echo? There was more than just "go over there" remember? His direction was a type of promise to you... have you reminded Him of it lately?
Ok, got a good grip and not planning on letting go w/o the blessing. Maybe that's the vision I've been failing to see. I'm gonna ask Him why I was sent (just for clarification). Let yah know what He says. Not sure he gave me a promise just said "Go forth from your comfy church and ministries,and from your church family and from everything that makes you feel pious and safe,to the wee little church called Echo which I will show you" I haven't heard more than that yet. I, like Abraham believe. I believe that He has a plan although I'm not sure what my part is just yet. I just said ok I'll get out of the boat and try to walk on the water. I guess it's time to ask for what's next.
We are struggling with plenty and "church" is at the center. We are actively seeking His wisdom and will and are putting that "prayer" to action this week by fellowshipping as a small body in our home. Echo West . . . coming to a home near you :)
Just the Carpenter family to start with and maybe my sister and her kids. Praying that we hear Him clearly in our gathering and that His heart is made clear.
Think I'll be preaching about beginnings.
Will be in prayer for you and His leading for Echo West's new beginning.
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