Refreshment

After a long day working in the hot sun, we look forward to our favorite recliner in our air conditioned home and a large cold drink. In this environment, our bodies and minds are refreshed and healed from the exhaustion.

Proverbs 3:5, 8 says, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.” Trusting in the LORD brings a multitude of blessings. Among these blessings is restoration and renewal of mind, soul, spirit, and heart. How do we trust Him? By not leaning on our own understanding, but looking to Him in everything that we do and then following in the paths in which He leads.

Proper Request

If you have ever tried to work with a government office to get something you need, you know that it can be a difficult and frustrating process. You have to fill out the paperwork correctly and provide the appropriate backup documentation. Often, government also applies a time frame for the request and requirements for approvals during the process. All this is to say that we must bring our requests in the proper manner.

Luke 11:9-10 says, “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” Jesus gives us 3 keys to prayer in these verses. First we must seek God and His righteousness. Then, we come before God’s throne, knocking on the His door, granted access by the blood of Jesus Christ. Then, we are prepared to petition God, trusting that He will give to us according to His will and our needs.

Bearers of Good News

When we receive or witness good news, we want to share it with others. When a baby is born, the news spreads quickly over social media, phone calls, texts, and personal contacts. The same is true of job promotions, engagements, healings, and a variety of other occasions to rejoice. Both the sender and receivers celebrate the good news.

I Chronicles 16:24 says, “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.” As the people of God, we have the awesome opportunity to see God’s marvelous works and then to declare His glory among all people. We share the good news of salvation, redemption, help, grace, mercy, and steadfast love.

Someone Who Is Able

Whenever, I have a problem with my car or in my house that requires a repair, I have to call on an expert. It does me no good to talk to just any friend for advice. I have to speak with someone who has the knowledge and ability to fix my issue. I try to thoroughly explain the problem and make sure that they understand and have the ability to help me.

King David’s prayer is recorded in Psalm 86; “Hear me, LORD, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am faithful to you; save your servant who trusts in you. You are my God; have mercy on me, Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.” Prayer is the pathway to a godly perspective in life and an intimate relationship with God. Therefore, we should go to Him often and with all our thoughts and needs.