From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Gods Work Ministry Inspirational and Encouragement E-Mail
Dear Friend, There are many people in this world that do not make prayer a daily part of their lives because they think they have to be super spiritual or theological in their terms in order for God to hear them. That is a lie from the devil that many people have naively believed. The Lord is not impressed by theological speaking or intellect that is deemed high by worldly standards. The Lord sees the heart and spirit of a person that is seeking Him earnestly and will hear their prayer regardless of what they say in fellowshipping with Him. We must remember that we are children in the eyes of the Lord no matter how old we are on the earth and as children, we are to seek our Father in Heaven to both share with Him all that is on our heart as well as to seek His wisdom and ask for His continued direction for our life's path. (Luke 11:1-4) (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19) (Mark 10:13-16) I hope you are encouraged by today's message to spend time alone with the Lord in prayer sharing with Him your cares and desires and realize that He will hear you. THE ALPHABET PRAYER A little shepherd boy was watching his sheep one Sunday morning and he heard the bells of the church ringing. As he watched the people walk along the pasture where he was, he happened to think to himself, I would like to communicate with God! But, what can I say to God? He had never learned a prayer. So, on bended knee, he began to recite the alphabet. Repeating this prayer several times, a man passing by, heard the boy's voice and peaked through the bushes. He saw the young boy kneeling with folded hands, eyes closed, repeating the alphabet. He interrupted the boy. What are you doing, my little one? he asked. The boy replied, I was praying sir. The man seemed surprised and said, But why are you reciting the alphabet? The boy explained, I don't know any prayers, sir. But I want God to take care of me, and to help me care for my sheep. And so I thought, if I said all I knew, He could put the letters together into words, and He would know all that I want and should say! The man smiled and said, Bless your heart, God will! And he went on to church knowing full well that he had heard the finest sermon he could possibly hear that day. Author Unknown Never believe the lie that God does not hear prayer. The Lord doesn't look for eloquence of speech or a life of righteousness in order to hear our prayers, but rather looks at the intent of the heart that is seeking Him. We are to come before Him humbly seeking His guidance and direction for our life and asking the Lord to forgive us of our iniquities and cleanse us from our unrighteousness. He is a loving and merciful God and will hear the hearts cry of His children. Be encouraged to seek the Lord daily in prayer sharing with Him your trials, tribulations, desires, questions, triumphs and anything else that comes to mind. He is your Father and desires to be in communion with you. (1 Samuel 16:7) (Isaiah 26:9) Read and meditate on these scriptures: Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Matthew 6:5-6 Jesus says, And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Psalm 105:1-5 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon His name: make known His deeds among the people. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him: talk ye of all His wondrous works. Glory ye in His holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. Seek the LORD, and His strength: seek His face evermore. Remember His marvellous works that He hath done; His wonders, and the judgments of His mouth. All of these scriptures can be found in the King James Version Bible. Today's Selected Poem: LIFE IS FRAGILE: HANDLE WITH PRAYER Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/enpoem130.htm Today's Selected Testimony: TRUST IN THE LORD Click here to read --- http://www.Godswork.org/testimony62.htm In Christ's Service, Dwayne Savaya Gods Work Ministry Please feel free to visit the Website to read more Encouraging and Inspirational stories, poems and testimonies. Our E-mail Archives are available as well to read the messages that have been sent in the past. You can also send Free E-cards to friends and loved ones with the many choices available. You are also welcome to post your prayer requests in our Prayer Forum. All this and more available at --- http://www.Godswork.org You can also send prayer requests to --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Add your E-mail address if you'd like correspondence with the prayer partners. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------ Yahoo! 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