Often we ask for things that God has not specifically promised, therefore, we are not sure if our petitions are in line with his purpose until we persevered for some time in prayer. We feel led to select and plead a promise from the pages of scripture, “Do as you promised.” If all request were this definitive, there would be much more interest in prayer. It is better to claim a few specific things than to make twenty vague request. Every promise of scripture is from God, which we may plead before him with this reasonable request. Our creator will never cheat those of us of his creation who depend upon his truth. And even more, our heavenly Father will never break his word to his own child. Psalm 119:49 “Remember your word to your servant, for you have given me hope.” (Psalm 119:49) Will you now disappoint the hope that you yourself have brought forth with in me? Thank you father for hearing my prayer.

 

Dear Lord, forgive me if my prayers have been selfish and not genuine. I want to be inline with you and your word. Please help me to direct my prayers to the things you have promised in your word. In Jesus Name, Amen!