As the deer pants [longingly] for the water brooks,
So my soul pants [longingly] for You, O God.
My soul (my life, my inner self) thirsts for God, for the living God. Psalm 42:1-2 AMP
What is your opinion regarding prayer? Is it something you throw up on occasion? Is it something when others are through great difficulties, you say you’ll pray for them but not really even think about after the words come from your mouth?
Do you truly believe that prayer is worth it? Do you think, “Oh, prayer…blah, blah, blah…” it’s not even worth the effort… Is God really going to stop and put even a moment’s thought into my little insignificant prayer?
Well, from experience, let me tell you, prayer is one of the most powerful things we can do as followers of Christ!
Time and again, things have come up that seem totally insurmountable, and people pray – diligently, whole-heartedly cry out to God in faith believing He will answer and time and time again He does! Many times, what’s crazy is that we are amazed that God acted, we believed He would, so why are we amazed that He did?
Yes, as the old hymn goes, “I stand amazed in the presence” of God almighty! He is wonderful beyond our wildest dreams! He hears our prayers! He goes all out in His response!
I am not afraid to testify to the fact that I’ve experienced it! Tumors surgically removed and no adverse effects! Children with physical issues so complex that they should not even be alive thriving! These same children having procedures with little chance of survival and they come through with flying colors! Insurmountable circumstances overcome! Seemingly immovable mindsets flipped on its head as God’s love overwhelms it all!
God is alive and well! God’s not dead, He’s surely alive (a great song!) And He loves us! He gave up his life’s blood to the last drop so that we could be with him…nothing between (another great song!)
Why do we yield to the devil’s lies? He is defeated!
I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today
I know that He is living, whatever men may say
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer
And just the time I need Him He’s always near
Okay, another great hymn! What can I say, Our God is an awesome God (another!)
Here’s Alan Jackson’s rendition of He Lives (I serve a risen Savior) – listen and rejoice!
May 6th, 2021, Thurs, 9:30 pm
