Romans 12:11-13 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep
your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient
in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s
people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Philippians 4:6 (NIV)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Recently, I have been praying daily for the big battles that
I face. It occurred to me, however, that when my prayers are answered, I am not
so steadfast in giving thanks as I am in my asking. I may thank God once or
twice and move on to some other petition for others or for myself. I rarely
recognize answers to prayers for the little things in my life.
The practice of persistent prayer has led me to persistent
thanksgiving, and I am now trying to be faithful in thanking God for answered
prayers, big or small.
Thought for today:
Does my praise line up with my prayer?
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