Scripture of the Day
1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
“Asking With Confidence”
This is the confidence we have in approaching GOD: that if we ask anything according to HIS will, HE hears us. And if we know that HE hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of HIM.
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Before I asked my wife out on our first date, I had to build up my confidence. I didn’t want to say anything inappropriate, so I actually listened to her during previous conversations to get an idea of some of the things she was interested in! So of course, when I knew she loved to eat . . . I knew I had a better shot of her saying yes if I took that approach! I wanted to be with her and she wanted to eat (I am going to get in trouble for this one!). Of course she said yes, and believe it or not . . . she picked a buffet . . . to be considerate of my financial position . . . and she paid for her own meal! This was awesome, because it showed me that she was not trying to get a free meal out of me, but she actually wanted to spend time with me!
When I ask GOD for something with confidence, it is because, I take the time to listen to HIM in HIS Word! When I see what HE has for me (HIS will), I know that I have a better chance of receiving it! Just as sure as when I ask in the flesh . . . I know that HE will not honor it. And when I ask for something so that I can be in HIS presence and HE takes care of all my needs . . . and wants . . . I know that GOD actually wants a relationship with me . . . and you! So have confidence in your prayer request, as you ask in accordance to HIS will . . . and HE will hear you!
Know That You Are Blessed!
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