KneEmail - a devotional by Mike Benson associated with Forthright Magazine
Prayer 2
WHEN I PRAY...
I can acknowledge that my help comes from above ( Psalm 121:1, 2).
I can acknowledge that if God is for me, no one else can be against me ( Romans 8:31).
I can see my unworthiness contrasted with the magnificence of God ( Nehemiah 1:5-7).
I can, as a child, talk to my Father ( Matthew 7:11).
I can pursue the will of God in my life ( Matthew 26:39).
I can seek true wisdom ( James 1:5).
I can seek the blessings of God on behalf of the ones I love ( John 17:20, 21).
I can seek forgiveness—even for my secret sins ( Acts 8:22).
I can ask what ever I want—according to his will ( 1 John 5:14).
I can have confidence that my prayer will be heard ( 1 John 5:14, 15).
I can thank God for all that has done and is doing on my behalf ( Philippians 2: 13; 4:6).
I can thank God for my brothers and sisters in Christ ( Philippians 1:3).
I can draw closer to God ( James 4:8).
I can petition God on behalf of the sick ( James 5:13, 16).
I can take advantage of the promises God has made ( Hebrews 13:5).
I can “tap into” the vast resources of heaven ( Ephesians 3:20).
I can request help in resistance of the devil ( Ephesians 6:18).
I can win a battle against the devil ( James 4:7).
I can separate my self from the world—for a while ( Matthew 6:6).
I can expect mercy and grace in time of trouble ( Hebrews 4:16).
I can find peace ( Philippians 4:7).
THOUGHT: I must not stop praying! (Lance Cordle)
KneEmail: "Pray without ceasing" (1 Thess. 5:17).