Praying God's Word

One of the greatest tools we have as moms, wives and friends is to pray for our loved ones. Prayer brings us to the Throne of Grace. Prayer changes hearts...changes lives. In the next few days, we are going to look at prayers in Scripture and how to pray God's Word back to Him. David was a man of prayer...the Psalms depict the fullness of his prayers...he pleaded for forgiveness, comfort and praised God for His faithfulness. Paul's prayers were for believer's growth, sanctification and understanding of the depth of Christ's power. Daniel prayed for God's glory to be revealed in His people. Jesus prayed for us and for the Father to preserve us and strengthen us.

Spurgeon says "Prayer is never futile but powerful. You may not always get what you ask for, but you will always have your need supplied. "
Prayer supplies what we need and satisfies our soul.

Psalm 23 is a beloved Psalm for many. A prayer many of us have recited at times of uncertainty...

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHER ---that's our relationship!
I SHALL NOT BE IN WANT---He is our supplier!
HE MAKES ME LIE DOWN IN GREEN PASTURES---that's the rest He gives!
HE LEADS ME BESIDE QUIET WATERS---that's His refreshment!
HE RESTORES MY SOUL---that's His power!
HE GUIDES ME IN PATHS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS---that's His leading!
FOR HIS NAMESAKE---that's His glory!
EVEN THOUGH I WALK THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH---that's testing!
I WILL FEAR NO EVIL---that's His protection!
FOR YOU ARE WITH ME---that's His faithfulness not to abandon those that are His.
YOUR ROD AND THE STAFF, THEY COMFORT ME ---that's the loving discipline of the Father!
YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES---that is Him picking us back up!
YOU ANOINT MY HEAD WITH OIL---that's consecration!
MY CUP OVERFLOWS---that's His abundant love lavished on us!
SURELY GOODNESS AND LOVE WILL FOLLOW ME ALL THE DAYS OF MY LIFE---that's His promises fullfilled!
I WILL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD---that's the blessing!
FOREVER---that's eternity!

Amen!