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This was an appropriate Charles Stanley devotional for this thread!
Happy Valentine's Day!:)Westi
14 February
“Prayer—secret, fervent, believing prayer—lies at the root of all personal godliness.”
Carey’s Brotherhood
A Winning Combination When in Need
James 1:2-8
Imagine the billions of prayers that reach the ears of God each day: prayers for healing, help, favor, and honor. When you lift your personal prayers to God, do you have faith that He will respond?
The Bible tells us that we must pray in faith without doubting in order to have our requests answered. (James 1:2-8) This concept often stumps new and seasoned believers alike. However, clarification can be gained from today’s Scripture passage. James advises us to pray whole-heartedly unto the Lord. He does not say that when we pray without doubting we will automatically receive exactly what we asked for, in the exact moment we request it. The key is to pray with undivided trust. God always answers prayers, but His solutions and timelines may be different from ours.
Our responsibility is to rid our minds of doubt. Prayer-related doubt can occur when our problem takes precedence over God. Doubt can also stem from a lack of familiarity with God’s Word. God will fulfill His promises, even if it is not in the way we expect or in the time frame we want. (2 Chronicles 6:1-4, 6-10)
Examine your level of faith the next time that you have a need in your life. As you take your request to God, ask yourself, “Do I genuinely trust God, or am I allowing my mind to be divided by doubt?”
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