Among the passages of Scripture that ministers to me time and time again is Paul's letter to the Philippians. In the letter, he writes to them (3:10), of his desire to know God and the power of His resurrection.
Do you long to know God? Do you have a desire to fellowship with the Creator of the Universe? He encourages and invites us to do just that. To know God involves communication with Him. As we learn to commune with Him more and more, He reveals more of Himself to us. We can begin to understand Him better.
It has always been intriguing to me that people choose not to read the Bible because they do not understand it. Though it may sound contradictory to nature, the Bible is a book that becomes easier to understand the more we read. The more we invest in trying to understand, the more God will reveal Himself to us.
Knowing God is not an accident. Knowing God is a choice of commitment to Him. It is the concept of contentment in being able to trust Him with our lives. Knowing God is the courage of changing our minds to be more like His. Will you accept the challenge to chart the course of your life to know God in all His glory?
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Joy of Intercessory Prayer
It was the middle of the night when I received a tweet from a friend about her father who was being rushed to the hospital. This dad had been battling some physical issues for a few months and it was rearing its ugly head again. She texted me that she wanted to pray, but when she tried, nothing came out. As I thought about that statement, I saw a difference in a well-known predicament that sometimes when we pray, it seems our prayers only hit the ceiling. She wasn't dealing with some "prayer-to-the-ceiling" syndrome. This is a helpless, overwhelming feeling that is indescribeably painful.
As I thought about how to respond, my mind went to the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. Paraphrasing, he said the Spirit understands our weaknesses and when we can't pray, He prays for us. He intercedes on our behalf to the Father! When I don't know what to say, He says it for me!
What a blessing to know we have a Father in Heaven who loves us enough to extend His grace and comfort to us. What a joy, knowing that even in my most uncertain times, I can be certain He is interceding on my behalf. When I'm experiencing the most hurt, even beyond being able to verbalize it, He is praying for me!
In an effort to fully release the purpose of the Holy Spirit's intercession in your life, consider these practical habits to make a part of your life.
-> Ensure your personal response prepares you for eternity with Christ.
-> Enjoy resting in the peace that passes all understanding.
-> Experience the reassuring presence of His Holy Spirit to comfort you in your emotional hurts and struggles.
As I thought about how to respond, my mind went to the words of the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. Paraphrasing, he said the Spirit understands our weaknesses and when we can't pray, He prays for us. He intercedes on our behalf to the Father! When I don't know what to say, He says it for me!
What a blessing to know we have a Father in Heaven who loves us enough to extend His grace and comfort to us. What a joy, knowing that even in my most uncertain times, I can be certain He is interceding on my behalf. When I'm experiencing the most hurt, even beyond being able to verbalize it, He is praying for me!
In an effort to fully release the purpose of the Holy Spirit's intercession in your life, consider these practical habits to make a part of your life.
-> Ensure your personal response prepares you for eternity with Christ.
-> Enjoy resting in the peace that passes all understanding.
-> Experience the reassuring presence of His Holy Spirit to comfort you in your emotional hurts and struggles.
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