In Luke 11 we see the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to pray. Do you think that HIS answered prayer caused them to sit up and take notice that He knew something they did not? He then gave them the format to use when praying!
- Praise and Worship (Hallowed be Thy Name)
- Commitment (Your will be done)
- Petition for immediate needs (Daily bread)
- Deal with sin (Receive forgiveness and give forgiveness)
- Trust for protection, provision and safety
Use whatever words YOU choose, but take care of all of these things! Then in verses 9-10 says this:
9So I say to you, Ask and keep on asking and it shall be given you; seek and keep on seeking and you shall find; knock and keep on knocking and the door shall be opened to you.
10For everyone who asks and keeps on asking receives; and he who seeks and keeps on seeking finds; and to him who knocks and keeps on knocking, the door shall be opened.
This instruction and promise should give you great confidence in prayer! I recently discovered something else about this passage! Notice that He said to:
- ASK
- SEEK
- KNOCK
Do you see that? Our God is absolutely THE most awesome, fun and interesting "person" you could ever hope to meet! There is so very much in His Word that shows us His "personality", His character, His compassion, His Love. He is WONDERFUL BEYOND DESCRIPTION! Get to know Him more every day. You will be SO glad you did! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Wonderful God":
Shalom in Him!
