“…but I am a man of prayer.” Ps.109.4 NIV
I realize that some of my prayers are mere prattle or when I am not blathering about, I’m usually complaining about something. Even my asking often reflects doubt rather than confident trust. But there are those moments when I am quieted by the presence of Christ within, and my prayers see a kind of transformation. Prattle becomes praise, complaint confession and asking is simply requisitioning supplies to do what Father has instructed. We need Christ as much in our prayers as we do for the things for which we are praying. A person can pray a great deal but have powerless prayers. This is the “nothing” that Jesus spoke of in John 15. Christ transforms the impotent prayer into an effectual prayer. Our first effort in prayer should be oneness with Christ, in that agreement nothing is impossible. 7/2/2009 Conversations Within ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
“Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?” Amos 3
“…but I am a man of prayer.” Ps.109.4 NIV
I realize that some of my prayers are mere prattle or when I am not blathering about, I’m usually complaining about something. Even my asking often reflects doubt rather than confident trust. But there are those moments when I am quieted by the presence of Christ within, and my prayers see a kind of transformation. Prattle becomes praise, complaint confession and asking is simply requisitioning supplies to do what Father has instructed. We need Christ as much in our prayers as we do for the things for which we are praying. A person can pray a great deal but have powerless prayers. This is the “nothing” that Jesus spoke of in John 15. Christ transforms the impotent prayer into an effectual prayer. Our first effort in prayer should be oneness with Christ, in that agreement nothing is impossible. 7/2/2009 Conversations Within ts
I realize that some of my prayers are mere prattle or when I am not blathering about, I’m usually complaining about something. Even my asking often reflects doubt rather than confident trust. But there are those moments when I am quieted by the presence of Christ within, and my prayers see a kind of transformation. Prattle becomes praise, complaint confession and asking is simply requisitioning supplies to do what Father has instructed. We need Christ as much in our prayers as we do for the things for which we are praying. A person can pray a great deal but have powerless prayers. This is the “nothing” that Jesus spoke of in John 15. Christ transforms the impotent prayer into an effectual prayer. Our first effort in prayer should be oneness with Christ, in that agreement nothing is impossible. 7/2/2009 Conversations Within ts
“No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you.” Wilma Rudolph
"In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth. Ps.108.7 NIV
To say that God will parcel out these places in Israel is to acknowledge that God decides the boundary lines of the nations. I think it important to recognize that He does this for individual accomplishment as well. This is part of what Jesus meant when He told Pilate that he had no power over him but what was granted by Heaven. All that we accomplish on earth must first be approved by Heaven. One night, after a season of moral defeat, I told the Lord that I felt that my life and ministry were over. As clear as any words spoken to me, I heard this response within, “It is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit and show yourself to be my disciple.” Here is God’s approved plan for all who are in Christ. What are we waiting for? 7/1/2009 Conversations Within ts
To say that God will parcel out these places in Israel is to acknowledge that God decides the boundary lines of the nations. I think it important to recognize that He does this for individual accomplishment as well. This is part of what Jesus meant when He told Pilate that he had no power over him but what was granted by Heaven. All that we accomplish on earth must first be approved by Heaven. One night, after a season of moral defeat, I told the Lord that I felt that my life and ministry were over. As clear as any words spoken to me, I heard this response within, “It is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit and show yourself to be my disciple.” Here is God’s approved plan for all who are in Christ. What are we waiting for? 7/1/2009 Conversations Within ts
“No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you.” Wilma Rudolph
"In triumph I will parcel out Shechem and measure off the Valley of Succoth. Ps.108.7 NIV
To say that God will parcel out these places in Israel is to acknowledge that God decides the boundary lines of the nations. I think it important to recognize that He does this for individual accomplishment as well. This is part of what Jesus meant when He told Pilate that he had no power over him but what was granted by Heaven. All that we accomplish on earth must first be approved by Heaven. One night, after a season of moral defeat, I told the Lord that I felt that my life and ministry were over. As clear as any words spoken to me, I heard this response within, “It is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit and show yourself to be my disciple.” Here is God’s approved plan for all who are in Christ. What are we waiting for? 7/1/2009 Conversations Within ts
To say that God will parcel out these places in Israel is to acknowledge that God decides the boundary lines of the nations. I think it important to recognize that He does this for individual accomplishment as well. This is part of what Jesus meant when He told Pilate that he had no power over him but what was granted by Heaven. All that we accomplish on earth must first be approved by Heaven. One night, after a season of moral defeat, I told the Lord that I felt that my life and ministry were over. As clear as any words spoken to me, I heard this response within, “It is to my Father’s glory that you bear much fruit and show yourself to be my disciple.” Here is God’s approved plan for all who are in Christ. What are we waiting for? 7/1/2009 Conversations Within ts
There is a difference in being narrow-minded and in narrowing our focus to make the right choice.
Whoever is wise, let him heed these things and consider the great love of the LORD. Ps.107.43 NIV
It is generally considered wise to keep an open mind but the Spirit often calls us to walk the narrow way. This is one meaning of the Hebrew word for “heed.” Now this is not to deny the value of trying to be objective but once objectivity has led you to the truth, it is wise to hold to it. We might say that it is good the keep and open mind except when it is better to dismiss distractions, which keep us from walking in His truth. 6/30/2009 Conversations Within ts
It is generally considered wise to keep an open mind but the Spirit often calls us to walk the narrow way. This is one meaning of the Hebrew word for “heed.” Now this is not to deny the value of trying to be objective but once objectivity has led you to the truth, it is wise to hold to it. We might say that it is good the keep and open mind except when it is better to dismiss distractions, which keep us from walking in His truth. 6/30/2009 Conversations Within ts
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