I have journals full of answered prayers! Yet, often times I will find myself surprised that God answered one of my prayers whether big or small within current situations. Which leads me to ask myself, "Do I pray with anticipation?" Or am I just throwing prayers out there on a whim? Do I truly believe and have the faith that my God can do anything?
Perhaps it is self doubt, and the thought that my prayers are not worth answering. Whatever the case my eyes have been opened to a change that needs to occur in my life beginning today. When I pray and receive blessings I need to know that my God is big enough. Granted there will be times that God chooses to not interfere with what may be happening in my life or your life, because he might have other plans for us. But prayer should be intentional and persistent, not just something thrown out there on a whim.
Take a moment to reflect on some recent answered prayers, and your reaction to them. Then take a moment to thank him for those answered prayers. Finally, spend some time in some intentional prayer. Trusting and knowing that God will hear it and is fully capable of answering or following through with your requests. Peace be with you and God bless.
James 5:13-16
"Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."
Philippians 4:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Colossians 4:2
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."
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