I had a dear friend once that converted from Catholic to Protestant. She did not understand the terminology that her Bible study friends where using, and when she would ask questions, many of the answers seemed almost silly to her. For example, when my friend asked how she was supposed to pray to God, she was told to “Talk to God like you talk with a dear friend that comes over for coffee.” So, this precious lady set the table for two with coffee cups and a plate of sweets. She sat down and began to talk to the empty chair about everything in her life, just like you would do with your best friend. This story makes me tear up every time I think about it. I wonder how special that moment was between an innocent child and a Father. It must have been a treasured slice of time where there was no pretense or religious hurdles; but instead an honest, heart-to-heart moment of worship.
Sometimes it is hard to come to God and remember Who He is. I know that sounds funny but seriously. The Great I Am is the One we are praying to, and our prayers on occasion sound like the enemy won. Psalm 100 is an absolute go-to verse for me. It reminds me of how to engage our Lord and how to journey through life. We are not allowed to sound like a defeated person. Faith begins for us when we proclaim territory, health, salvation, protection, and spiritual understanding, even when it has not come to be at the moment. Psalm 100 helps you declare the powerful abilities of God while reminding yourself that you are not God. To me, it is one of those chapters that help you put things back in its proper order.
I know for our prayer group when we begin to pray about the overwhelming hardships in this world, the Holy Spirit is quick to remind us to affirm God’s abilities and promises. The next time you begin to have that “fearful” conversation with friends, which is fine, please do not leave without ending by stating God’s sovereignty. The book of Hosea 4:1 reminds us of what happened to Israel. “Because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land.”
Psalm 100 gives you five points to know about God, and they are beautiful. Please print up this image and keep it near your prayer area. Remember Whose you are and remember to salt your words with His praise. If you begin your prayer time with this chapter, I promise you will hear a difference in how you engage God.
Sometimes it is hard to come to God and remember Who He is. I know that sounds funny but seriously. The Great I Am is the One we are praying to, and our prayers on occasion sound like the enemy won. Psalm 100 is an absolute go-to verse for me. It reminds me of how to engage our Lord and how to journey through life. We are not allowed to sound like a defeated person. Faith begins for us when we proclaim territory, health, salvation, protection, and spiritual understanding, even when it has not come to be at the moment. Psalm 100 helps you declare the powerful abilities of God while reminding yourself that you are not God. To me, it is one of those chapters that help you put things back in its proper order.
I know for our prayer group when we begin to pray about the overwhelming hardships in this world, the Holy Spirit is quick to remind us to affirm God’s abilities and promises. The next time you begin to have that “fearful” conversation with friends, which is fine, please do not leave without ending by stating God’s sovereignty. The book of Hosea 4:1 reminds us of what happened to Israel. “Because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land.”
Psalm 100 gives you five points to know about God, and they are beautiful. Please print up this image and keep it near your prayer area. Remember Whose you are and remember to salt your words with His praise. If you begin your prayer time with this chapter, I promise you will hear a difference in how you engage God.
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