TOPIC: YOUR PERSPECTIVE IN PRAYER
TEXT: PSALMS 95:6-8
Why is it that two believers can pray about an issue and come away
with completely different responses and attitudes? This has to do with
their perspective.
We each come to God with our own life experiences and expectations.
If we want to hear His voice clearly, we must first address those things
that affect how well we listen.
Our relationship with God. The Father speaks
differently to the unsaved than He does to Christians. And while neither
God nor the fundamentals of faith ever change, He does tailor His
message to individual believers on the basis of their spiritual maturity
and unique situations. So two people may hear dissimilar things because
they are at different points on the journey.
Our understanding of who God is. How we view the
Lord changes the way we hear Him. For example, if you see God as a
loving Father, you will hear His encouraging voice and accept His loving
discipline. But if you see Him as harsh and demanding, then you may
feel as though you can never live up to His expectations.
Our attitude toward God. If we come to the Lord with
a proud nature, we will naturally not be inclined to hear His voice.
However, if we come with a submissive nature, we will hear—and joyfully
receive—His Word.
God is still speaking in the world today. Stop and think about what
there is in your own life that could get in the way of His message. What
affects your ability or willingness to listen? Lay it out before the
Lord today, and ask Him to break through the barriers.
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