We have taken some time to warm up. We are in Waco, Texas for the next month then on to Magnolia, Texas and be close to Leslie and the family. We continue in prayer as to what the Lord wants us to do and we urge you to be in prayer with us. I also want to thank you for praying for us during our illness we are getting better. PTL.
During my reading today, I really liked this from the Sower.
PRAYER: FORCE OR FOOLISHNESS
Prayer, for some, is a force that enables them to approach God in worship and wonder or in times of need for the necessities of life. For others, prayer is utter and complete foolishness because they believe it is foolish and a waste of time.
In the life of David, it was a powerful force. Whenever he was hurt by harmful words, received a wound from a battle or had a need that was beyond his limitations he turned to God in prayer. Listen carefully to his words: “I am a man of prayer.”
It is always interesting to listen carefully to someone introduce themselves: “I am a doctor...I am the CEO of...I am a sales representative at...I work for...I am the one who...I set a record by...I am the owner of.” We seem to want others to recognize us for what we have done not who we are.
But with all his power and prestige, wealth and wisdom, David wanted others to recognize him as someone who was completely dependent on God: “I am a man of prayer.”
Prayer was a force in the life of David. As we read his prayer in the Psalms we discover that he had no definite time of prayer, no specific place to pray, no particular position he assumed when he prayed and it seems as though most of the time when he prayed he was alone.
David realized that prayer was a force in his life. It brought forgiveness when he sinned, peace when he was anxious, and victory when he was embattled and constant joy.
Prayer: Father, may we see the need for prayer in our lives when we see the results of prayer in the life of others. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Scripture for Today: Psalm 109:4 In return for my friendship they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.
As we thank you for your prayerful and financial partnership with this ministry, we want to encourage your personal ministry as well. When you use your influence for the Kingdom, your witness in works and words touches people for eternity. David Livingstone, famed missionary doctor said it well: "If a commission by an earthly king is considered an honor, how can a commission by a Heavenly King be considered a sacrifice?"
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
Post script:
Here is the main reason we are in the Waco area for a month. Pop Wink Winklemann and I have been friends since the mid-70's. Recently, Pop's sweet wife, Dovie, went home to be with the Lord quite suddenly. Due to illness, we were not able to make it to her funeral and that grieved me greatly, so now God has allowed me to spend some quality time with Pop. His heart hurts, so a prayer for him would be greatly appreciated.
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