‭‭God Waits For You In Your Place Of Prayer

Thursday, February 19

Philippians 4:6‬ ‭(KJV‬‬)

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”

Devotion

The next verse, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7), is a promise and a gift for when you pray. God loves prayer so much that He will leave His purpose and find a possibility when you pray, because He loves you. God comes to you through prayer. He will reach down and touch possibilities in your home, family, and business so that you’ll be able to do more than you could ever imagine or conceive possible.

Many prophets, apostles, and even unbelievers in the Bible made short, heartfelt prayers, and God made big moves. The Apostle Paul prayed a 14-word prayer, and a demon-possessed woman was set free (Acts 16:18). The centurion prayed only a few words, and his servant was healed (Matthew 8:8). An interesting fact about the centurion is that he was able to change God’s purpose. In Matthew 8:7, Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.” But after saying those words to the Lord, God created a possibility for his situation, and his servant’s healing happened at the same hour (Matthew 8:13). Hezekiah prayed a 29-word prayer, and God gave him fifteen more years to live (2 Kings 20:2–3). Jabez prayed, “Oh that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory…” God granted him what he requested (1 Chronicles 4:10). The thief on the cross said a 9-word prayer, probably the first prayer he had ever made: “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom” (Luke 23:42). God hit the brake for one lost sinner. His story and his life changed for eternity.

Make your requests known to God. He waits to hear your voice, to listen and answer you (Jeremiah 29:12), while driving, walking outdoors, eating, or at work. God doesn’t look at us the way people do. He sees the potential of what the blood can do and sees beyond your faults. Even when you feel so tired after the day’s pressures and you can only mumble a few words, God wants to hear those sleepy mumbles. “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words” (Romans 8:26, RSV). There’s power in the urgency of those short prayers that bring heaven’s help and a miracle.

If you ever feel lost, take your pain to God in prayer and supplication. The peace that comes when you pray will help change the perspective about your situation, giving you room for thanksgiving. Prayer gives you peace in your season of waiting and moves God to create a possibility to help you. If you will pray, God will stop. He will come to you. He will step into that dream that seems like it’s under attack. It is time we stop worrying about everything and pray about all things, because the victory is in when we ask.

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You for being a God who sees and knows me. I do not have to come to You with flowery or many words. I come to You in prayer because I believe in You and trust You to answer my prayer. Thank You for Your loving devotion over my life. In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

The purpose of prayer is to connect with God, who loves you and desires to care for you. Short prayers provide the opportunity for you to come to the Lord as you are and talk to Him in faith. Purpose in your heart today to do the Word by practicing Philippians 4:6. Meditate on this verse and let faith arise in your heart. Then speak to the Lord and make your requests known to Him. With a grateful heart, express your faith by thanking Him for the answer before you end your prayer.

Resources

• What if one simple conversation could transform your life? Watch “The Power of Prayer” and find out.
• The short prayers highlighted in today’s devotion are explored more deeply in Pastor Franklin’s new book, The Power of Short Prayers, now available on Amazon. Discover how simple, heartfelt prayers can transform your everyday life.