The Word for wisdom:
Proverbs 26:17 (HCSB)
A person who is passing by and meddles in a quarrel that's not his is like one who grabs a dog by the ears.
The Word for inspiration:
Psalm 149:1 (HCSB)
Hallelujah! Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise in the assembly of the godly.
The Word for encouragement:
Luke 11:9-10 (HCSB)
9 "So I say to you, keep asking, and it will be given to you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who searches finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
My observation:
Jesus concludes his illustration on the believer's role in prayer with an exhortation. Then he gives them the point of the sermon. If we want to know what our role is in prayer we need only read and heed what Jesus said in this parable. The result will be answered prayer, sweet communion with the heavenly Father on a daily basis, and getting all of our needs met by the only one who is able and willing to meet our needs.
However, we must pray. If Jesus had to pray, then surely we need to pray. God is not a reluctant Father. Rather, he is a loving and caring Father who delights to commune with his children. What a blessing it is to be able to have so much face time with our maker and redeemer.
Proverbs 8:17 (HCSB)
I love those who love me, and those who search for me find me.
Jeremiah 29:13 (HCSB)
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
My prayer:
Our Father in heaven, my dear Father, what a blessing it is to be able to hear from the lips of Jesus this encouragement to pray.
Father, I pray that you would create in my heart the continuous desire to pray and not fret. Father, I pray that I will always remember the point that Jesus made in his little talk with his disciples.
Luke 11:10 (AMP)
For 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.
My song:
Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God (Click on link below to listen to this song):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LMQfOp9w8k
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Current topic: A Proverb a day for wisdom, and a Psalm a day for inspiration.
Don't worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.
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