Pray Patiently

The Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled (Romans 15:4).

Pray patiently. Wait patiently. God is true to the promises he made (Romans 15:8).

Don’t Be Afraid to Ask

Jesus told his disciples he would “be killed, but three days later he would rise from the dead. They didn’t understand what he was saying, however, and they were afraid to ask him what he meant (Mark 9:31-32).”

I’m not sure why they were afraid to ask. But I am sure that we don’t have to be afraid to ask Jesus anything.

He invites us to “come boldly to the throne of our gracious God (Hebrews 4:16).”

Claim God’s Promise of Comfort

God promises those who mourn will be comforted (Matthew 5:4).

Though it does not take away the loss, God’s comfort soothes, like aloe on newly burned skin.

We pray to the God who is the source of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3).

Pray God’s Promises

Put your finger on a promise of God’s Word and pray, “Do as you promised.”
God has never broken a promise to one of his trusting children.*

God can be trusted to keep his promises (Hebrews 10:23).

*L.B.Cowman, Streams in the Desert, p.103.

One Said Thank You

Ten cried out for mercy. All ten were healed. One went back to thank Jesus. Nine did not.*

Be like the one.

*Read the whole story in Luke 17:12-19.

Confident Prayer

Go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him (Hebrews 10:22).

For God can be trusted (Hebrews 10:23).

Let us Thank the Lord

Some wandered, hungry and thirsty. Others were in prison. Some suffered affliction, near death. Others were in a storm, filled with fear (read their stories in Psalm 107).

All of them cried to the Lord in their trouble. All of them were delivered from their distress. How should they respond? Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wondrous works to the children of men (Psalm 107:8,15,21,31).

Whatever trouble you face, cry out to the Lord. And when he delivers you, say thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.

Why We Give God Thanks

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever (Psalm 107:1).

Saying thank you is a way to give back to God. It’s noticing who God is and what he does.

Come with Thanks

Come into his presence with thanksgiving (Psalm 95:2).

Enter his gates with thanksgiving (Psalm 100:4).

Thanksgiving acknowledges God’s generosity and goodness.

Being Thankful is a Choice

I will give thanks to you, Lord,
with all my heart;
I will tell of all your wonderful deeds (Psalm 9:1 bold mine).

We choose to be thankful to God.