Pray Believing

Psalm 131 "I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. but I have stilled and quieted by soul;... O Israel, put your hope in the Lord both now and forever."

Jesus wants us to spend time with him. For some of us it's so hard to do this. We don't know where to begin or how. Take a few minutes, close your eyes and listen, prayerfully to the following song.

So when you don't know what to say - be still and quiet. Jesus also wants you to tell him how you feel. He wants you to pour out your heart to him. The power of prayer is so huge. Can you really get to know your spouse or your children if you only spend 5 minutes a day talking with them? You cannot get to know their dreams, their fears and their joys. You cannot have a relationship with them if that is all the time you spend with them.

Jesus is the same way. Think about your day and make him a part of everything you do. There are no coincidences. God is in every part of your life. I heard a story today from someone I know. Her sister was really struggling as a single mom. Finances were terrible and she did not have enough money for rent. Then she got slapped with an additional $500 bill. Someone shared with her to pray for her sister. But pray believing that God will help her. PRAY BELIEVING! This mom, within a couple of days was forgiven of the $500 bill and when she was at work, a customer gave her an envelope. The customer said "I heard you were having a hard time." Inside was a check to pay her rent. She was able to say "God IS looking out for me." And her sister that prayed could see an answer to prayer. What a wonderful praise story.

God doesn't wait until we have it all together. He just wants your heart. He wants you to believe that he can take you out of the pit. The Almighty God that created you and the universe can and will bring you from despair to joy. Just call out to him. He will hear you.