Psalms of Discipleship. Principle #20 (Prayer). May 26, 2012

Hello my dear friends! I hope you are finding the joy of the Lord to be your strength today. His joy is the juice that fuels our soul when we become weary in the journey. I've had a week like that. I'm walking through the churned up waters of career transition but here is what I have discovered to be true: I can trust in Him at all times. I can pour out my heart before Him. He is a refuge for me. . . . and if you are a disciple of Jesus, the same rings true with you too.

Learning to abide in His presence and care,

Denny


Psalms of Discipleship—Principle #20

Life Principles For Those Who Choose To Follow Jesus And Live The Discipled Life

Key Scripture: Trust in Him at all times, O people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah. Psalm 62:8

Core Value: Prayer

What comes first? Is it the chicken or the egg?

This saying has puzzled many for a long, long time. In the final analysis, does it really matter? Both the chicken and the egg are forever intertwined. Next question: what comes first? prayer to the Lord or trust in the Lord? In order for us to have meaningful times of prayer to the Lord, we must trust in Him too. And in order for us to place our trust in Him, we need to be about the business of prayer. Both trust and prayer are essential for the disciple of Jesus.

Wherever one starts, prayer and trust lead to the same destination: a deeper, more intimate relationship with Jesus.

Principle #20 & Personal Application: Quality disciples trust in the Lord at all times.

• Prayer is the way we can place our trust in the Lord. “Trust in Him at all times, O people.”

• Prayer is the way we can make a full commitment to the Lord. “Pour out your heart before Him.”

• Prayer is the way where we can find that safe place that is found only in the Lord. “God is a refuge for us. Selah.”

Reflect & Respond: Some Really Good Questions To Ponder…

What kinds of promises does this verse have for the person who feels anxious?

If I really applied the truths behind this scripture, how would it impact the way I pray?

Prayer:
Lord Jesus, by Your grace, help me to place my trust in You at all times. May I have the freedom to pour out my heart before You. Thank You that in You I can find a refuge, a place of safety.

The Essential Core Values Of The Quality Disciple Are…
Grace—Worship—Bible Study—Prayer—Community—Service—Evangelism

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