Magnificent Prayer #123
Magnificent Prayer #123
Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Psalm 37:4–5 KJV
Prayer is an offering up of our desires unto God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins, and thankful acknowledgment of his mercies.
WESTMINSTER CATECHISM
Pray About It: This brief definition of prayer has been memorized and repeated by millions of Christians down through the past centuries. For many it may have become a meaningless phrase for which they were awarded Sunday school points. But in truth, this is the essence of prayer.
Prayer is our offering to God, as important as the sacrifice of praise.
Today, see your prayers as an offering and lift them up to your heavenly Father. He will receive them joyfully.
Will you not, before venturing away from your early quiet hour, commit your works to Him definitely, the special things you have to do today, and the unforeseen work which He may add in the course of it?
FRANCES HAVERGAL
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