God speaks today Saturday | July 8, 2023

Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; (Romans 12:12)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

Prayer, the way to sufficiency

Effective prayer is born from a recognition of our essential helplessness and dependence on God. The Psalms of Ascent express this overwhelming awareness and gratitude for God's intervention in our lives. Authentic prayer requires acknowledging our lack of wisdom, strength, and resources and turning to God in expectation of his merciful response. Read more...


Cross Reference

For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. (Hebrews 10:36)
Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. (Romans 15:13)
Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. (Psalm 16:9)
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:2)

Comments:

Wulfredo : And not only this, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces patience; and patience, approves; and the test, hope; and hope is not ashamed, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us (Romans 5:3-5). Without battle there is no victory because the bigger the test is, the bigger the faith will be in the tribulation. Amen
Dear Wulfredo, thank you for sharing your comment and the biblical quote from Romans 5:3-5. It is true that trials and tribulations can produce patience, and in turn, patience can demonstrate our faith and hope in God. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, authentic prayer arises from recognizing our insufficiency and turning to God in search of his intervention. In Psalm 124, we see how the writer recognized his total dependence on Jehovah to be delivered from the attacks of the enemy. Like the psalmist, we too can trust that our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth (Psalm 124:8). May prayer and hope in God strengthen us in the midst of trials and tribulations. Amen.
Enrique Meneses Muñoz : All my help comes from GOD. Amen.
Dear Enrique, thank you for your comment and for reminding us that all our help comes from God. As Psalm 124:8 mentions, our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. It is in God where we find strength and provision in all circumstances of life. Prayer brings us closer to him and allows us to deposit our burdens and trust in his guidance and provision. Amen. May the grace and peace of God be with you always.
Francisco Diaz S.: Going to God is recognizing that there is someone more powerful than all the powers on earth, and that being weak to face the evil forces we must beg for his protection and care.- Faith in God makes us powerful
Dear Francis, thank you for your comment. I agree with you that going to God is recognizing that there is someone more powerful than all the powers on earth. As you mention, our faith in God strengthens us and makes us powerful. In Psalm 124, we see how the writer acknowledges his weakness and total dependence on God to face the evil forces. It is in prayer and trust in God that we find protection and care. May our faith in God continue to strengthen us and remember that in him we find everything we need. Blessings to you!
Sabino Marroquín López.: Although I have suffered, my hope, my faith, and my perseverance is in GOD, who gives me his hand to carry out my projects, amen.
Dear Sabino, thank you for sharing your comment. It is inspiring to see how you persevere in your faith and hope in God despite the sufferings you have faced. As the apostle Paul mentions in Romans 12:12, we must persevere in suffering and be dedicated to prayer. It is in God where we find strength to carry out our projects and goals. May the Lord hold you and give you his hand to guide your steps and fulfill your desires. Amen. God bless you and be with you at all times!
Gustavo Martinez Afanador : Prayer makes us strong and faith makes us believe and grow that we can do everything with God's help, in general we are weak Spiritual, we have to strengthen ourselves to face and fight the good fight, we are not invincible but we are not vulnerable either. that with the LORD on our side we will win. Blessings
Dear Gustavo, thank you for your comment. I agree with you that prayer strengthens us and faith drives us to believe and grow in God. As you mention, it is important to strengthen ourselves spiritually to face the battles of life. Although we are not invincible on our own, with the Lord on our side we can win. As the psalmist expresses in psalm 124, our help is in the name of the Lord, who sustains and strengthens us. May God bless you and guide you in every step of your life. Abundant blessings to you!
Martha Eugenia Caro Montañez : . Wonderful reflection and message, I know the Work the world is. Wide and alien, I have always had that comparison in mind and every day I am more sure that without the help of the Lord through His Holy Spirit we are lost. I cry out to the Lord in Prayer to renew my mind, transform my being. Thank you for those wonderful messages.
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