March 12, 2005 Psalm 5, Romans 9:1-18
March 12, 2005 Psalm 5, Romans 9:1-18
Psalm 5:1-2 “Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.”
Romans 9:16 “So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.”
Have you ever thought about how hard, how long, how diligently you should pray for what you want? Does God not already know what is best for you?
It is difficult to see someone you know and care about go through a serious, maybe terminal illness. It is difficult to see the spouse, parent, or other family member of a terminally ill person go through the suffering the caregiver experiences in such a situation.
Psalm 5:1-2 “Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.”
Romans 9:16 “So it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God who shows mercy.”
Have you ever thought about how hard, how long, how diligently you should pray for what you want? Does God not already know what is best for you?
It is difficult to see someone you know and care about go through a serious, maybe terminal illness. It is difficult to see the spouse, parent, or other family member of a terminally ill person go through the suffering the caregiver experiences in such a situation.
The Bible assures us of God’s love in many places. The following are but a few examples:
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him” - Lamentations 3:25
“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’” – Luke 18:27
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
“…Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.” – Mark 11:24
“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.” – James 5:15
What do all these passages say to us as we pray for the healing of a loved one? Are these not God’s promises to us? How far are we to pursue our wishes? Why do we feel that God has et us down when our desires are not met?
If we establish a prayerful relationship with God by praying regularly, we learn that God knows what we need before we ask. God’s compassion does not depend on our desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
“This then is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE.’” – Matthew 6:9-10
Dear heavenly Father, Help us to pray daily that thy will, not ours, be done. Amen.
Contributed by Anna Nienhueser
“The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him” - Lamentations 3:25
“Jesus replied, ‘What is impossible with men is possible with God.’” – Luke 18:27
“And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19
“…Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.” – Hebrews 13:5
“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.” – Mark 11:24
“And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven.” – James 5:15
What do all these passages say to us as we pray for the healing of a loved one? Are these not God’s promises to us? How far are we to pursue our wishes? Why do we feel that God has et us down when our desires are not met?
If we establish a prayerful relationship with God by praying regularly, we learn that God knows what we need before we ask. God’s compassion does not depend on our desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
“This then is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name, YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE.’” – Matthew 6:9-10
Dear heavenly Father, Help us to pray daily that thy will, not ours, be done. Amen.
Contributed by Anna Nienhueser
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