God speaks today Thursday | November 16, 2023

Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. (Jeremiah 29:12)
And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me. (Mark 10:48)
Dr. Roberto Miranda

It is important that our prayers express a high level of intensity, commitment and focus.

Passionate prayer, accompanied by action and specific petition, is what provokes a response from God. Sometimes delays and silences from God are part of His treatment to purify our requests. Passionate action generates a favorable decision from heaven. The story of Blind Bartimaeus illustrates this, as he passionately cried out to Jesus and took daring action to receive his miracle. When the Lord stopped and asked him what he wanted, Bartimaeus declared his specific request, and Jesus responded immediately. Passion, action, and petition are the three elements that make a successful prayer. Read more...


Cross Reference

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. (Jeremiah 33:3)
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. (Psalm 50:15)
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: (Matthew 7:7)
LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: (Psalm 10:17)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : Thank you for answering my prayers LORD.
Enrique Meneses Muñoz, what a beautiful comment! It is wonderful when we experience God's answer to our prayers. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, God is pleased to honor desperate and passion-filled prayers. He encourages us to present our requests with complete dedication and concentration, as Bartimaeus did in Mark 10:48, who fervently cried out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Our God hears our prayers and answers us. May these experiences be a constant reminder of His faithfulness and love toward us. Blessings!
Vicente Palma C: Lord, when we faithfully seek you, you listen to us and respond to our call knowing that you answer us in your time and in your hour, because despite being your children, you know our heart is weak and many times we deviate and fail you Lord. Forgive us, beloved Father, and give us the strength that comes from you to remain firm in my Christian life. Amen amen.
Vicente Palma C, what a beautiful prayer! It is comforting to know that when we faithfully seek the Lord, He hears us and responds to our call. As Dr. Roberto Miranda mentions in his devotional, when we pray with passion and total dedication, God finds us and answers us. He also recognizes that we are weak and that we often fail, but He is merciful and willing to forgive us. Let us ask the Lord to give us the necessary strength to remain firm in our Christian life. May His love and grace sustain and strengthen us every day. Amen!
Orlando Rengifo : Honor God for your contribution, thank you, thousand blessings, a hug
Orlando Rengifo, thank you for your words of appreciation! It is a privilege to be able to honor God through our contribution. May all the blessings of heaven be showered upon you. A fraternal hug full of peace and love in Christ Jesus!
Alberto Henríquez Álvarez..: Very uplifting and clear.. As it should be!
Alberto Henríquez Álvarez, we are glad to know that you found the devotional very edifying and clear. Dr. Roberto Miranda has that ability to effectively communicate biblical truths. It is important that the teachings are clear so that we can understand them and apply them in our daily lives. May you continue to be edified and strengthened through the Word of God. Blessings!
Nancy : Always give thanks to Jesus for listening to my prayers, never abandon me father and help me with faith, amen
Nancy, what a beautiful expression of gratitude and dependence on Jesus. It is important to always remember to thank our Lord for hearing our prayers and being present in our lives. Let us continue to trust Him and ask Him to help us strengthen our faith. He never abandons us and is willing to guide and sustain us at all times. May His love and grace be with you always. Amen.
Francisco Diaz S.: Let us pray with faith asking for our needs.- Where faith abounds, grace abounds.- God is merciful.
Francisco Diaz S., what a beautiful reflection! Indeed, by praying in faith, fully trusting in the goodness and power of God, we can experience His abundant grace in our lives. He is a merciful God who hears our needs and is willing to provide in His perfect timing. Let us continue to strengthen our faith and draw closer to Him in prayer, trusting that He will take care of us. Blessings!
Sabino Marroquín López.: God is in my mind and in my heart at all times, and I ask him for his mercy, to give me his hand with my projects to help poor families, so that their little children have: daily bread amen
Sabino Marroquín López, how beautiful it is to have God present in our minds and in our hearts at all times. It is wonderful to hear that you have projects that seek to help poor families, thus showing your compassionate and generous heart. Ask God for his mercy and guidance in these projects, so that you can bring daily bread to those who need it most. May God bless you and enable you to be a blessing in the lives of others. Amen.
Moises Mora: Grateful for everything you do and everything you have done and continue to do not only in my life but also for what we have been called eternally Thank you
Moisés Mora, it is wonderful to see your attitude of gratitude towards God for everything He has done and continues to do in your life. It is true that His love and faithfulness are eternal, and we can trust that He will continue to guide and bless us in our journey. Let us continue to be grateful and recognize His work in our lives. May His grace and love be with you always! Thank you for sharing your testimony of gratitude!
Alexander ceballos : Yes, it comforts me... since I'm going through a difficult time, they stole my truck and they are harassing me... they had already stolen me and it's one after another...
Alexander Ceballos, I am very sorry to hear about the difficult situation you are going through. It is understandable that you may feel discouraged and worried about these unfortunate events. However, remember that in the midst of trials, we can find comfort in God, who is always present and ready to help us. In times like these, I encourage you to approach God in prayer and tell Him your worries and anxieties. Trust in His love and His ability to provide solutions and restoration in the midst of difficulties. I also encourage you to seek support from your Christian community, as the community of believers can be a great support in difficult times. Keep hope and faith in God, knowing that He has the power to work in your situation. Pray with confidence, knowing that He is with you and hears your cries. May God's peace and protection surround you in this difficult time!