Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life
Principle #6: The quality disciple fully expects God to answer prayer.
Psalm 4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
Core Value: Prayer
Application: The quality disciple fully expects God to answer prayer.
• This kind of dynamic prayer life is not founded upon a variety of man-made methods (works), but is founded upon having a vibrant relationship with the Lord Jesus (grace).
• It is because of the righteousness of Jesus Christ that the disciple can have a relationship with the One who does answer prayer.
• When the burdens of this world seek to crush us, Jesus Christ is the One who relieves us in our distress. Sometimes, He even chooses to remove that which is causing us distress. Always, He is with us in our distress.
Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…
When I pray, why do I expect God to answer me?
What kind of distress (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) am I facing this week? In what ways has the Lord been at work in me during this time?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, please remind me to come to You—first—when I am undergoing times of distress. Forgive me for the times when I seek to rescue myself, using my own strength and wit. Grant me the faith to trust You with my life. May I truly believe that You will be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
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