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Thursday September 23, 2004 InTouch Early Light Devotional The God to Whom We Pray Matthew 6:9-13 Yesterday's devotion concluded with the idea that the foundation of prayer is our view of God. It's not enough to mouth the words of the Lord's Prayer; we must also believe God can meet the needs we bring to Him. That is why our understanding of Him has such an impact on our lives. First, our view influences what we ask-specifically, the size of our petition is affected. People often say, "I couldn't ask God for that" because they considered the request too much-but what could be too big for an omniscient and omnipotent God? We limit our blessings when we ask only for what we can accomplish with our own resources, rather than depending on Him to provide the will and the way. Second, our understanding of God affects our lifestyle. Recognizing God wants to walk with us should produce the desire for a pure heart. We know that living in deliberate sin short-circuits our fellowship with Him. Consequently, our view of Him affects how we think, behave, and relate to other people. Finally, our perspective on God impacts our faith. If we see Him as some distant being who plays favorites, then we will not expect much from our prayers. But if we realize He is an all-powerful Father who loves us personally, then we can pray with the confidence that we will be heard. Knowing God intimately will transform our natural tendency toward doubt and sin into an underlying sense of immense peace and faith. Our prayers are heard by a personal God. Have you taken the time to get to know Him? * * * What if you and Dr. Charles Stanley could study God's Word together, one-on-one, at your own pace, and in the comfort of your own home? Now you can! Enroll today at the Charles Stanley Institute For Christian Living. www.charlesstanleyinstitute.com For broadcast schedules, outlines, expanded studies, audio, and video of Dr. Stanley's sermons, visit In Touch's Broadcast page: http://www.intouch.org/myintouch/broadcasts/index_76108.html. >>> Share the good news <<< Please forward this message to a friend! FREE Christian Book http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ ____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ * This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the address bar of your browser. http://www.salememail.com/unsub/209/1698058.aspx * Copyright � 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content Providers. All rights reserved. 1698058 ____________________________________________________________ TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE Experience Personal & Ministry Growth Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs Associate and Bachelor of Arts Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ ____________________________________________________________ Questions or comments can be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
