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Long ago two boys on the banks of the Mississippi River watched a mighty paddle wheeler majestically move down the river. As it drew near, one boy laid down his fishing pole and began to wave frantically and yell. The other lad scorned the effort of his friend to get the attention of the paddle wheeler, but suddenly the giant vessel began to slow down and then turned toward the bank.
In amazement, the second boy wondered aloud how his friend could possibly flag down a massive paddle wheeler. The excited boy simply told his bewildered friend: "My father is the pilot."
We, too, have confidence that our Father will respond to our petitions.
Source: "Proclaim," 1983 #4, p. 15.
Topics/Tags: God, fatherhood of; Petition; Father
Dear God,
So far today I've done all right. I haven't gossiped. I haven't lost my temper. I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent. I'm very thankful for that!!
But in a few minutes, God, I'm going to get out of bed. From then on, I'm probably going to need a lot more help.
Amen!!
Source: unknown
Topics/Tags: Prayer; Petition; God, power of; Weakness
Excerpt from a "golfer's blues" tune in the movie Tin Cup:
Oh, Lord, I'll be in church next Sunday
Save me from those double-bogey blues!
Many believe that, by making shallow promises to God, they can expect to have all their petitions granted. Yet, God declares that truly effective prayer is the result of having a righteous relationship with Him.
Source: Tin Cup
Psalm 80:2-4: "Stir up your might, and come to save us! Restore us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved. O LORD God of hosts, how long will you be angry with your people's prayers?"
Keith Eitel declares that this psalm "is a 911 call from the people of God!"
Source: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary chapel address, 12/3/1998.
IF GOD HAD AN ANSWERING MACHINE
What if God had an answering machine? Imagine praying and hearing this:
"Thank you for calling My father's House. Please select one of the following four options:
"Press 1 for requests ...
Press 2 for thanksgiving ...
Press 3 for complaints ...
For all other inquiries, press 4."
[ beep
beep
beep
]
"We're sorry: All of the angels are helping other customers right now. Please stay on the line. Your call will be answered in the order it was received."
[
soft music
]
"If you'd like to speak with Gabriel, press 1 ...
For Michael, press 2 ...
For any other angel, press 3 ...
If you'd like King David to sing a psalm for you, press 6.
"To find out if your relative is here, enter his/her date of death and listen for the list that follows.
"For reservations at My Father's House, simply press the letters J-O-H-N, followed by the number 3-16.
"For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, the age of the earth
and where Noah's ark is, wait until you get here!"
[ beep
beep
beep
]
"We're sorry: Our computers show that you have called once today already. Please hang up and try again tomorrow.
[ beep
beep
beep
]
"This office is closed for the weekend. Please call again Monday..."
___________________
THANK GOD YOU CAN'T CALL HIM TOO OFTEN!!!
You only need to ring once and god hears you. Because of Jesus, you never get a busy signal.
God takes each call and knows each caller personally. When you call, the Lord will answer; you will cry for help and He will say: Here am I!
Source: Reg Atkins
Topics/Tags: Prayer; Petition; God, voice of
In your home, you likely have a brightly-colored sticker on your phone listing important "emergency numbers." Well, here are some "emergency numbers" to remember from God's Word:
When in sorrow, call John 14
When men fail you, call Psalm 27
If you want to be fruitful, call John 15
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91
When God seems far away, call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13
For Paul's secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39
When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30
when you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67
For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55
When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1
How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12
When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10
If you are depressed, call Psalm 27
If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37
If you are loosing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13
If people seem unkind, call John 15
If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126
If you find the world growing small, and yourself great, call Psalm 19
________
All emergency numbers are toll free, and may be dialed direct. No operator assistance is necessary. All lines are open to Heaven 24 hours a day!
Source: Reg Atkins
Topics/Tags: Word of god; Prayer; Petition; Emergency
IF GOD HAD AN ANSWERING MACHINE...
What if God had an answering machine?
Imagine praying and hearing this:
Thank you for calling My father's House.
Please select one of the following four options:
Press 1 for requests
Press 2 for thanksgiving
Press 3 for complaints
For all other inquiries, press 4
What if God used the familiar excuse: All of the angels are helping other customers right now. Please stay on the line. Your call will be answered in the order it was received.
Can you imagine getting these kinds of responses as you call on God in prayer?
If you'd like to speak with Gabriel, press 1
For Michael, press 2
For any other angel, press 3
If you'd like King David to sing a psalm for you, press 6
To find out if your relative is here, enter his/her date of death and listen for the list that follows.
For reservations at My Father's House, simply press the letters J-O-H-N, followed by the number 3-16
For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, the age of the earth and where Noah's ark is, wait until you get here!
Our computers show that you have called once today already. Please hang up immediately.
This office is closed for the weekend. Please call again Monday.
___________________________________________
THANK GOD YOU CAN'T CALL HIM TOO OFTEN!!!
You only need to ring once and god hears you. Because of Jesus, you never get a busy signal. God takes each call and knows each caller personally. When you call, the Lord will answer; you will cry for help and He will say: Here am I!
Emergency numbers to remember:
When in sorrow, call John 14
When men fail you, call Psalm 27
If you want to be fruitful, call John 15
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91
When God seems far away, call Psalm 139
When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11
When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23
When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13
For Paul's secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39
When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11:25-30
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30
when you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67
For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55
When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1
How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12
When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10
If you are depressed, call Psalm 27
If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37
If you are loosing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13
If people seem unkind, call John 15
If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126
If you find the world growing small, and yourself great, call Psalm 19
Emergency numbers are toll free, and may be dialed direct.
No operator assistance is necessary.
All lines are open to Heaven 24 hours a day!
Source: unknown
Topics/Tags: Prayer; God, voice of; Petition
"For many Christians, prayer is like window shopping-- they spend much time looking but never buy anything."
-- Bill Bright
Let us remember that God not only permits, but actually commands, us to ASK for concrete things when we pray! This includes both intercession for others and petition for personal needs. Approach the throne of grace with BOLDNESS (Hebrews 4:16)!
Source: Bill Bright, "How You Can Pray With Confidence" (1995 Campus Crusade for Christ), pp. 30-31.
Topics/Tags: Prayer; Petition; Timidity; Intercession
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