James 1:1-5
What do you do when you lack clarity in the midst of a
trial? Oftentimes we are tempted to do something, anything. But the wisest
approach is to pray and wait on the Lord for direction. But how do we
begin?
Prayer starts with transitioning our thoughts from the
situation at hand to the Lord. What we need is His perspective on the
difficulty we’re facing. Then we can ask Him to do what He’s purposed to
accomplish through the challenging circumstance—whatever that may be. When we
pray God-centered prayers according to His will, we can be certain that He will
give us what we have requested (1 John 5:14-15).
In addition, the prayer pattern that Jesus Christ taught His
disciples in Matthew 6:11-13 reveals the type of needs our Father
wants us to bring before Him. As He provides for us, we will learn to trust Him
more and more. Keeping a prayer list is helpful because it becomes a record of
our interactions with the Lord. When we see a direct correlation between our
requests and His answers, it will become increasingly evident that God has worked
in our life. Specific prayers are even better than general requests because
God’s faithfulness is even more undeniable.
One request God promises to answer with a “yes” is the
desire for wisdom. Whenever we need understanding, particularly in trials, we
are to petition our heavenly Father, and He will give it generously as we fill
our minds with scriptural truths. And as our wisdom increases, joy and trust in
the Lord will too.
Thought for today:
Do I petition God for the things I need or am I strictly concerned with my
wants?
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