“This was not resignation but confidence in the Father’s wisdom. Such trust becomes the hallmark of those who know Him, a settled peace that transcends circumstance and a gratitude that endures through trial. To know the Father is to find rest in His unchanging nature,to rely on His faithfulness even when His purposes remain unseen.” (emphasis mine)
“Donotconformtothepatternofthisworld, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 (emphasis mine)
“It’s costly to be faithful. The early Church feared heresay more than it feared martyrdom. Faithfulness brings difficulty….. May God help us in these sad and bewildering times to be men and women who follow the Lord wherever He would go, who put truth first, who refuse to conform to the times.”
Ian Hamilton, President, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” Matthew 21:21-22 NIV. Read full chapter
This is one of those verses Christians sometimes take out of context and misapply. It is an example of how we must consider the whole counsel of God’s Word.
“Nowhere in Scripture does anyone throw a mountain … into the sea through a faith-filled prayer. Why not? Because God has never willed anyone to pray such a thing. God loves for His children to accomplish great things through prayer, but only when it is within His purpose.” Jeremiah Study Bible Notes
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”
“We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person.But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him:Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” 1 John 2:3-6 NIV Read full chapter
Note: There is only one way of proving to ourselves that we know God, and that is by loving obedience to His will. (Cambridge Bible)
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.”
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” Romans 12:2 NIV Read full chapter
In His Love, Cindy
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“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.” Psalm 122:6
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8 (NASB)
“The true measure of doing God’s will is not in achieving dominion over society but in faithfully following Christ and living out His teachings. This includes humility, love, service, and proclaiming the gospel.” Bruce Cooper
“And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.” Romans 8:27 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
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“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV
In His Love, Cindy
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“After removing Saul, he made David their king. God testified concerning him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse, a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’” Acts 13:22
There are no words I would rather hear from the Lord than “She is a woman after my own heart; she will do everything I want her to do.”
I sought to understand how David did this. How was he able to do everything God wanted him to do? How did he know and do God’s will? How was he so different than others that God would say such a beautiful thing about him?
The answer is found in Psalm 119. David repeatedly proclaims how much he loves God’s Word. Here are a few important verses, but I urge you to read the entire Psalm HERE. Notice that this man whom God called “a man after my own heart” loved and cherished God’s Holy Word.
“I will speak of your statutes before kings and will not be put to shame, for I delight in your commands because I love them.” Psalm 119:46-47
I think David is saying, “I will not be intimidated by anyone’s status. I will speak God’s Truth.”
“The law from your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of silver and gold.” vs. 72
If we want to be a woman (or man) “after God’s own heart”, we must be a lover of His Word. This is how we will do “everything He wants us to do.” There is no other way.
New Age-influenced “Bible teachers” have taught a way to pray called contemplative prayer. This method teaches Christians to have a conversation or dialog with God. They say, “God said this. I said that. Then God said…” etc.
There is nothing in the Bible to back this up. This is New Age mysticism. The Bible is our treasure. Why must we always search for something more? (Read a brief description of contemplative prayer HERE, or an in-depth description HERE.)
If we want to know God’s will, we must read and study the Word of God: the Bible. Then we must obey what it says.
This may not always be easy. Social pressure to go along with the world is tremendous. But the person who does God’s will is the person who knows His Word and obeys it.
“The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalm 19:7
This verse tells me that God’s Word can and should be trusted. It will make even the simple person wise. But contemplative prayer seeks more than what is written in God’s Word. The person engaging in contemplative prayer seeks a supernatural experience. But God’s Word is sufficient.
“Never take your word of truth from my mouth, for I have put my hope in your laws.” Psalm 119:43 NIV
“Indignation grips me because of the wicked, who have forsaken your law.” vs.53
“I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.” vs. 125
“Streams of tears flow from my eyes, for your law is not obeyed.” vs. 136
“My zeal wears me out, for my enemies ignore your words.” vs. 139
These proclamations by David reveal his heart, his love for, and his respect for God’s Word. Remember, it is God’s Word that equips you for service.
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (emphasis mine)
In His Love, Cindy
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