God speaks today Sunday | December 10, 2023
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
(Psalm 40:1)Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
(Philippians 4:6) Pray instead of crying - boldness and persistence in prayer
Effective prayer requires persistent and determined requests. Instead of crying, pray; instead of shaking, bend your knees. Sometimes God may not answer our prayers immediately to purify our requests and help us understand why we are asking. The greatest test of faith and obedience is persisting in prayer despite long waiting times. When the answer arrives after a long wait, it comes with interest and divine pleasure because of our submission and obedience.
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Cross Reference
Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
(Matthew 6:25)Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
(Proverbs 3:5)Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
(1 Peter 5:7)They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.
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