Greetings,
Do you find yourself living from crisis to crisis? If so, perhaps there is a reason.
Great awakenings and revivals have often been preceded by dire need and adversity. That was true with Israel. It’s also been true in our own nation and of revivals that have occurred throughout the world! Have you ever wondered why? If so, notice this verse in the Book of Psalms:
Psalm 119:67 (NKJV) – “Before I was afflicted I went astray, But now I keep Your word.”
It isn’t because pain is necessary to the process. Rather, it’s because when we are doing well, whether as a nation, a family or as individuals, we often take God and His blessings for granted. When we forget God, we fail to seek His counsel and are more inclined to make decisions that fail to honor Him. During times when we are beset by challenges, we’re more inclined to pray and ask God to help us.
What would happen if we learned to pray every day and invited God to lead us—even when times are good? No doubt, the same God who hears our cries of desperation when we’re hurting, would also hear us when times are good. In fact, He would prefer that His children abide in His continual blessings and favor.
So, why wait to pray? Let’s seek Him every day. Like the old song goes, “Oh, what peace we often forfeit, Oh, what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer.”
Father, we come to You in prayer. We ask You to guide our steps today. Help us to honor You in all we do. As we turn our eyes toward You, restore our nation, bring revival to our people, heal the economy …. and please, heal our land!
Today, I’m worshiping with Riddle/Gretzinger and “All Is for Your Glory.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor