For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through him that we utter our Amen to God for his glory. 2 Corinthians 1:20
As I focus on my church's men's disciple/small group study of Daniel - which lays out a plan to study Daniel five days a week, I maintain a pause of my study of Hebrews, filling in this two-day a week gap by using DesiringGod.com's Solid Joys daily devotion, which this morning looks at prayer and how our closing of prayers with Amen as an acknowledgement of our confidence that God hears our prayers, He responds, and He is able to do anything. God makes many promises through scripture, and as today's text proclaims, He is faithful and fulfills all of them. We can be confident in going to God in prayer. I am reminded of additional scripture in James on prayer:
The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. James 5:16
I am also reminded of the following verses about how we should approach God with confidence:
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16
...and how He seeks to carry our burdens:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30
Praise God for allowing us to go to Him directly in prayer!
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My Prayer: Heavenly Father - You are the Great High Priest - and I know I am able to go to You directly and confidently in prayer! Thank You Jesus for interceding on my behalf. I also know I am not deserving. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
