Pray Expectantly - Thursday's Dose - 28th January 2016

Thursday's Dose - 28th January 2016

Pray Expectantly

Today's Scripture

“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you”- (Matthew 6:6).

Thoughts for Today

Yesterday, we read about some of the things we can learn from Elijah about prayer. Today we will look at three more principles we can learn from Elijah’s prayer.

Elijah prayed specifically. In 1 Kings 18 we see the boldness of Elijah’s public prayers asking God to start and stop the rain.

These prayers about rain also illustrate another principle: pray expectantly. Elijah would have been surprised if God had not answered his prayer. Many Christians are surprised when God does answer prayer.

Finally, Elijah had a place where he met with God daily to pray. He took the lifeless body of the young man upstairs to his chamber for prayer. He knew God had met him there many times before and would again.

If you meet with God in a certain place during times of blessings, you will more surely go there when life’s storms assail you, and you will find strength. You do not need to have an entire room or any accessories, just a spot that you know is your meeting place each day with the Lord. He will not fail to show up.

Although the prayer Elijah prayed was not a perfect prayer, God in His mercy and grace honored it and gave life to the widow’s son. James 5:16 says, “the prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” Elijah’s righteousness, like ours, was from the Lord. His prayer life was empowered by following principles that allowed God to work out his difficulties and grant his requests.

Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, help me to pray as effectively as Elijah. Help me to pray specifically and expectantly. Help me to find and make a place where I can quietly meet with you to pray every day. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen."

Have a Blessed Thursday and God Bless you.
Courtesy : Daily Dose Devotionals Team

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