Sunday, November 12, 2006
Faith and Prayer - Step One - DESIRE
"Our desires are of value to God..."
Our need must be heartfelt desire. Faith requires desire. Jesys says in Mark 11:24; "What things so-ever you desire when you pray..." Hebrews 11:1 says; "Faith is the substance of things hoped for...
If you are hoping for a thing --- that's desire. Our desire for important issues should become red-hot. Christianity is not a cool, heartless religion. Often God waits to see just how real our desire is. It is possible to feel guilty about some desires which the Holy Spirit places within our heart. For example jealousy for the ministry.We have to desire something before faith can come into play. Our desires is of value to God. It's His will to fulfil our dreams. When we are delighting in the Lord, our dreams and desires are formed in His Spirit, timing and purpose. Our relationship with God is vital to effective faith. Faith grows stronger through the hearing of the Word of God, through trails and through fellowship with God. If our delight in God begins to fade, our faith will fade too. It is always essential to maintain a vital, personal communion with the Lord.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4
*Extracted from Faith by Dr Phil Pringle.
Look at the cute baby. She can pray so well, then when can't you even pray. Start praying now. All the best. Let no discouragement fail you and draw you away from God. Press on for the glory of the Lord.
HE IS ALWAYS IN MY HEART
JESUS I LOVE YOU!!!
8:43 PM
