Prayer – Page 148 – Dr H Reflections

The plain answer ∙∙

The plain answer ∙∙ I and the Father are one. – John 10:30 John 10:33 You, being a man, make Yourself out to be God. The Lord Jesus Christ often made statements that were difficult to take in and accept. But that is precisely the point. The Lord Jesus Christ does not provide comfortable, safeContinue reading “The plain answer ∙∙”

Character-driven prayer ∙

Character-driven prayer ∙ Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. – Ecclesiastes 5:2 Matthew 6:8-10 8 Your Father knows exactly what you need even before you ask him! 9 Pray likeContinue reading “Character-driven prayer ∙”

Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙

Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙ And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. Because of this, I will once again astound these hypocrites with amazingContinue reading “Obedience without honor is hypocrisy ∙”

How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙

How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙ For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son – Romans 8:29 James 1:2-4 2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, yourContinue reading “How to achieve maximum effectiveness ∙∙”

O God of my righteousness!

O God of my righteousness! Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! – Psalms 4:1 Psalms 4:1-3 1 Answer me when I call, O God, my vindicator! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer! 2 HowContinue reading “O God of my righteousness!”