“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.”
Do you believe that God wants to give you good things? Do you believe the Bible when it says that God will answer prayers? Then why do we doubt?
Doubt is born of unbelief. It is a sure sign that there is still unbelief in us.
Remember the man who brought his son before Jesus for healing. Remember the man’s plea: “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.”
James is specifically referring here to asking for wisdom in prayer. He says that you should ask in complete confidence that it will be given to you. When we ask for things that are in God’s will, He will be faithful in giving them to us.
And always remember, God always answers our prayers. We may not get the answer we like, but there is always an answer. “No” is an answer. So is “not now.” We may not want those answers, but we often get them. When God seems silent to your prayer, have faith; He has answered.
James goes on to say that anyone who asks in doubt will not be answered. Why is this? Because God deals with us when we treat Him for who He is: God. The Creator of the universe. Doubting Him or His answer shows how much faith we have in Him. He answers the faithful.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: When we pray, we should do so with complete faith. Pray knowing that God will answer.
Here’s a set of verses to meditate on Today: Matthew 7:7-11
Prayer: Lord, I believe, help my unbelief. Increase my faith, Lord. In Christ’s name, amen
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Day 42: James 1:5
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him”
We all lack wisdom; every one of us. There are a lot of things that we don’t understand, let alone know how to use in our daily life.
This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just the truth. So many of us, especially in leadership, think that we have to have all of the answers. We think that if we don’t, we have somehow failed ourselves, our education, and those people we serve. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Here’s the deal: God wants to give us wisdom. He spends a lot of time throughout the Bible talking about wisdom. It’s clear that with God it’s not enough just to know something, but to apply what you know in your life. Paul says as much in Romans 6.
James gives those of us who walk with Christ good news. James says “if you don’t have it, ask for it.” That’s pretty amazing, if you think about it. God wants to give us wisdom so much, that he’s just waiting for us to ask.
In fact, James says that God not only gives wisdom, but He gives it generously. That means God gives it. A lot of it. And he does so without belittling you for not having enough wisdom already. That’s cool.
He’s not like those people in your life who, when you ask for something, wonder out loud why you don’t already have it, or haven’t already sought it. God isn’t like that. He wants you to ask for wisdom, and when you do, He gives it in abundance.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: We do lack wisdom, so we should ask God for it.
Here’s a set of Verses to meditate on today: 1 Kings 3
Prayer: Father, thank you that I can come to you for things I don’t have. Please give me wisdom that I might walk in Your ways and lead Your people in righteousness and justice. In Christ’s name, amen.
We all lack wisdom; every one of us. There are a lot of things that we don’t understand, let alone know how to use in our daily life.
This isn’t a bad thing, it’s just the truth. So many of us, especially in leadership, think that we have to have all of the answers. We think that if we don’t, we have somehow failed ourselves, our education, and those people we serve. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Here’s the deal: God wants to give us wisdom. He spends a lot of time throughout the Bible talking about wisdom. It’s clear that with God it’s not enough just to know something, but to apply what you know in your life. Paul says as much in Romans 6.
James gives those of us who walk with Christ good news. James says “if you don’t have it, ask for it.” That’s pretty amazing, if you think about it. God wants to give us wisdom so much, that he’s just waiting for us to ask.
In fact, James says that God not only gives wisdom, but He gives it generously. That means God gives it. A lot of it. And he does so without belittling you for not having enough wisdom already. That’s cool.
He’s not like those people in your life who, when you ask for something, wonder out loud why you don’t already have it, or haven’t already sought it. God isn’t like that. He wants you to ask for wisdom, and when you do, He gives it in abundance.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: We do lack wisdom, so we should ask God for it.
Here’s a set of Verses to meditate on today: 1 Kings 3
Prayer: Father, thank you that I can come to you for things I don’t have. Please give me wisdom that I might walk in Your ways and lead Your people in righteousness and justice. In Christ’s name, amen.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 38: 2 Thessalonians 3:1
“Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you”
What do you pray for? If you’re like most people, you probably pray for your family, for those that you know are sick, your friends, and yourself.
There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, each of these facets of prayer are very biblical, but I want to challenge you today to expand your prayer life.
Paul, in his letter to the Thessalonians, asks for prayer from them (as he did every other church that he wrote to). He asks a very specific prayer that I think deserves a little more attention. He asks the Thessalonians to pray that the Word of God (the gospel) move in power even ahead of Paul and his evangelistic campaign.
This is interesting, because he ends with “as happened among you.” Obviously, the word of God was moving in power among the Thessalonians (probably from someone who had brought it back with them from a trip), even before Paul got there.
Think about that for a minute. What’s Paul really asking? He’s asking that the Thessalonians pray that God’s word is spread quickly and powerfully across the entire earth, moving in power and with fruitfulness.
Do you ever pray for this? Do you pray for all those nameless missionaries that are right now sharing the faith with those who are lost? Do you pray for all those that will share their faith tomorrow at work, or at school?
We should. In fact, imagine the power behind that prayer as millions of Christians around the world pray for those who will be sharing their faith with the lost, and for the lost who will hear it. What a powerful thought.
When you pray today, remember the gospel, and pray for those who will be sharing and hearing it.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: A Christian leader prays for the gospel as it goes out throughout the earth, and for those who share and hear it.
Here’s a set of verse to meditate on today: Matthew 9:35-38
Prayer: Father, help me to remember all of your servants as they share your word today. Help me to be one of those servants. In Jesus name, amen.
What do you pray for? If you’re like most people, you probably pray for your family, for those that you know are sick, your friends, and yourself.
There is nothing wrong with this. In fact, each of these facets of prayer are very biblical, but I want to challenge you today to expand your prayer life.
Paul, in his letter to the Thessalonians, asks for prayer from them (as he did every other church that he wrote to). He asks a very specific prayer that I think deserves a little more attention. He asks the Thessalonians to pray that the Word of God (the gospel) move in power even ahead of Paul and his evangelistic campaign.
This is interesting, because he ends with “as happened among you.” Obviously, the word of God was moving in power among the Thessalonians (probably from someone who had brought it back with them from a trip), even before Paul got there.
Think about that for a minute. What’s Paul really asking? He’s asking that the Thessalonians pray that God’s word is spread quickly and powerfully across the entire earth, moving in power and with fruitfulness.
Do you ever pray for this? Do you pray for all those nameless missionaries that are right now sharing the faith with those who are lost? Do you pray for all those that will share their faith tomorrow at work, or at school?
We should. In fact, imagine the power behind that prayer as millions of Christians around the world pray for those who will be sharing their faith with the lost, and for the lost who will hear it. What a powerful thought.
When you pray today, remember the gospel, and pray for those who will be sharing and hearing it.
CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: A Christian leader prays for the gospel as it goes out throughout the earth, and for those who share and hear it.
Here’s a set of verse to meditate on today: Matthew 9:35-38
Prayer: Father, help me to remember all of your servants as they share your word today. Help me to be one of those servants. In Jesus name, amen.
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