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When You Pray

My brother, my sister, when you pray do you believe God is able to do what it is you stand in need of?  Do you believe the Lord can handle whatever you bring to Him?  Do you believe He can do anything but fail? 
Are your prayers spent telling God about your problems or praising Him for His power?  Do you find yourself crying about matters that the Lord said He would take care of in due time?  Do you often doubt God hears your prayers?  Do you wonder if God has forgotten about you?  Do you sometimes feel as if everything around you is chaotic?  Sometimes, do you think one more bad report will push you over the edge?Beloved, if you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this morning’s devotional is for you.  I have been sent to remind you of two important things:
  1. When You Pray always acknowledge that you are talking to God (Genesis 18:14); and
  2. When You Pray always close in the name of Jesus (Acts 4:12).
When you acknowledge that you are talking to God, you are sending a message to the devil.  The message you send tells Him you are talking to your Father about the matter he has attacked you with.  When you close in the name of Jesus, you are placing that request in Jesus’ hands to handle as He sees fit.  

 Scripture Reading for Today: Matthew 6:9-13, Philippians 2:10-11

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