The Lord promised, “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm (Exodus 6:6).”
Imagine the Lord, with outstretched arms, waiting to hear your prayer.
The Lord promised, “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm (Exodus 6:6).”
Imagine the Lord, with outstretched arms, waiting to hear your prayer.
When God’s people cried out for help, the Lord said,
“I have seen their affliction.
I have heard their cry.
I know their sufferings.
I have come down to deliver them.”
(from Exodus 3:7-8).
“The Lord is my shepherd . . . I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever (Psalm 23:1,6).”
At the end of our days may we, like Jacob, be able to say, “God has been my shepherd all my life long to this day (Genesis 48:15).”
Jacob assumed Joseph was dead (see Genesis 37:33).
Years later, when he was reunited with Joseph he said, “I never expected to see your face, and behold, God has let me see your offspring also (Genesis 48:11).”
Expect blessing when you pray.
“O Lord, God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today and show steadfast love to my master Abraham (Genesis 24:12).” God gave him success.
Pray as a servant, for the sake of our Master.
The Lord did as he had promised (from Genesis 21:1).
Let God’s promises guide your prayers.
Here’s the path to peace that never ends: By prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).
Here’s the promise of peace that never ends: Of His peace there will be no end (Isaiah 9:7).
Jesus is a friend of sinners (Matthew 11:19).
A friend loves at all times (Proverbs 17:17).
Don’t be afraid to pray.
Call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you will give me glory (Psalm 51:15).
Our rescue and God’s glory are outcomes of prayer.
God said, “You thought I didn’t care (Psalm 50:21 NLT).”
He also said, “I have loved you with an everlasting love, with unfailing love I have drawn you to myself (from Jeremiah 31:3 NLT).”
Let God’s love motivate your prayers.