In reviewing some of our procedures, I found Devotional 18 was flawed, the episode has been update, but instead of me, sacking me, I have a plan, this episode will tell you what that plan is and thank you for listening even through it all. I am sincerely sorry. Fred
We all long for comfort and sometimes have the mistaken belief that when we are comfortable we have found the favor of God, and there are times that is true. However, what is true all the time is when we are in affliction, for the child of God, we are most certainly experiencing the favor of our God.
As promised a little insight into beginning our daily prayers. I have found it helpful to begin my daily prayers with a time of unburdening my soul by having a short time of Confession, Thankfulness, Worship and Intercession. Find out why I endeavor to open each devotional time with, "Thank You Jesus for this beautiful day." We all stimulate one another to love and good works.
Confession is commanded. Confession is natural for the redeemed of Jesus Christ. And, actually, confession is good for our minds, bodies and souls. Critical ia confession.
In every prayer, lengthy prayer in the Bible, we find Confession, Worship, Thanksgiving and Intercession, and or supplication. Find the definitions of each element, and some beginning insights into implementing them in your daily prayers.
Two prayers asking for the exact same thing, and answered in the exact same way. When we are open and honest before God, 3 are as good as 60. And you can take that to the bank, or better yet, take it to your heavenly Father. Critical to our well being here one earth is the knowledge that we can take everything to God in prayer.
Bowing before God, is born from humility, and is a privilege for us. We have complete access to the throne room of heaven. With these things being true, we approach God with the respect due His name.
We take select passages from various Psalms to break the ice in our process of learning how much the Psalms teach us about our most personal occupation, praying to Father, Son and Holy Spirit in communion with Him.
As children of God, we hear over and over again how much God loves us. The depth of that love is seen in our prayers of confession, and the wonderful forgiveness that He freely bestows on the beloved. Psalm 51 is our guide in learning to confess before Almighty God.
We jump into the Psalms in Psalm 33 to see our call to worship, and learn how His attributes, His actions, and His omniscience, and omnipotence cause to come to Him in prayer as our help and shield.
This episode is a review of the last several months of podcasts, with a heart felt focus on being honest and transparent before God, our Savior for the comfort of our souls.
Mary treasured up events in her life and pondered them, I have taken it from the Scripture there are many events we can and perhaps should emulate. Treasuring up moments is one of those for me. God gave one of my favorite moments as a dad brought to full circle through my baby girl.
Psalm 66:16-20 begins with the Psalmist calling every one to come near and hear what God has done for his soul. In worship we share what He has done for our souls.
