Hope in Suffering

He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer (Psalm 9:12 NLT).

We suffer. God listens.

An Observation about God’s Will

We can live for the will of God (1 Peter 4:2).

We can pray for the will of God (from Matthew 5:10).

Our living and praying can be done for God.

Faithful Love

The Lord is for me; he will help me. His faithful love endures forever (Psalm 118:7,1).

We can trust God’s faithful love and pray, “You have done what you promised, for you are always true to your word (Nehemiah 9:8).”

Give God Glory

Our prayers can give God glory. “Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power (Revelation 4:11).

What we do can give God glory. Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).

You can give God glory!

Consider God when you pray

Nehemiah considered God when he prayed. “O Lord, God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of unfailing love with those who love him and obey his commands . . . You are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to became angry and rich in unfailing love (Nehemiah 1:5, 9:17).”

Jesus considered God when he prayed. “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9).”

Do you consider who God is when you pray?

She Prays

There’s a peace about her, even when life is disappointing and hard.

Her secret?

She prays.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

Pray from your heart

The better you know your heart, the better you can pray.

Trust in him at all times, O people, pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us (Psalm 62:8).

Our Days on Earth

Our days on earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding (1 Chronicles 29:15).

Direct your hearts, your thoughts, your prayers, to God during your short life on earth.

A Glimpse of God’s Glory

“The glory of the Lord appeared . . . and when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy (Leviticus 9:23 -14 NIV).”

God’s glory brings joy. Pray believing.

The Battle is the Lord’s

Powerless against a great army, they cried to the Lord. “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you (2 Chronicles 20:12).”

They were told, “Do not be afraid. The Lord will be with you (2 Chronicles 20:17).”

They responded with praise and the Lord fought for them. None of the enemy escaped alive. There was so much spoil it took them three days to take it all. (Read the whole story in 2 Chronicles 20).

We pray because the battle is the Lord’s.