Bishop Alexis A. Thomas continued his series today, with yet another reminder that, "God Will Answer Prayer!" He used Luke 11:1-13 as his reference scriptures.
"Another time Jesus was praying, and when He finished, one of His disciples approached Him.
"Teacher, would You teach us Your way of prayer? John taught his disciples his way of prayer, and we’re hoping You’ll do the same." Jesus said here’s how to pray:
Father [in heaven], may Your name be revered.
May Your kingdom come.
May Your will be accomplished on earth
as it is in heaven.
Give us the food we need for tomorrow,
And forgive us for our wrongs,
for we forgive those who wrong us.
And lead us away from temptation.
And save us from the evil one.
Imagine that one of your friends comes over at midnight. He bangs on the door and shouts, “Friend, will you lend me three loaves of bread? A friend of mine just showed up unexpectedly from a journey, and I don’t have anything to feed him.” Would you shout out from your bed, “I’m already in bed, and so are the kids. I already locked the door. I can’t be bothered”? You know this as well as I do: even if you didn't care that this fellow was your friend, if he keeps knocking long enough, you’ll get up and give him whatever he needs simply because of his brash persistence!
So listen: Keep on asking, and you will receive. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened for you. All who keep asking will receive, all who keep seeking will find, and doors will open to those who keep knocking.
Some of you are fathers, so ask yourselves this: if your son comes up to you and asks for a fish for dinner, will you give him a snake instead? If your boy wants an egg to eat, will you give him a scorpion? Look, all of you are flawed in so many ways, yet in spite of all your faults, you know how to give good gifts to your children. How much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to all who ask!" Luke 11:1-13 (Voice)
God is a good father! He is not a deadbeat! The State of Georgia has never had to take him to court regarding his child support! SO why do we come to him as if he's a penny-pinching tight-wad? Why do we fail to ask for what we need and desire? Psalm 37:4 says, "Do what the Lord wants, and he will give you your heart’s desire." (Common English Version) Bishop encouraged us that there is no greater way to spread the Good News than to let others know, God Will Answer Prayer! That's good news...and we need some good news!
God Will Answer Prayer!
Love and prayers, Cynthia
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