Audience with the King
Prayer was never meant to be dry, dull or drudgery; on the contrary, it is to be a delightful audience with the KING! We have been granted a wonderful privilege: to approach God! It's almost unbelievable to think that God has invited us to approach Him to behold Him upon His throne. This is an invitation that none can afford to turn down. The writer of the book of Hebrews states strongly, "Let us then fearlessly and confidently and boldly draw near to the throne of grace (the throne of God's unmerited favor to us sinners), that we may receive mercy [for our failures] and find grace to help in good time for every need [appropriate help and well-timed help, coming just when we need it]" (Hebrews 4:16 AMP).
The Spirit of Truth is, at this time, releasing insights with understanding concerning the power of prayer. We are experiencing the power of the decree; God is turning prayer from a "plea" to a "powerful proclamation"! From, "Oh, God would You?" to "God, You promised!" Remember, you have not because you ask not (see James 4:2). Jesus states: "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find"!
Today, take a stand and boldly make your request known to God, having total confidence that He is hearing you and will grant your request.
"And this is the confidence (the assurance, the privilege of boldness) which we have in Him: [we are sure] that if we ask anything (make any request) according to His will (in agreement with His own plan), He listens to and hears us. And if (since) we [positively] know that He listens to us in whatever we ask, we also know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted us as our present possessions] the requests made of Him" (1 John 5:14-15).
Christ Jesus states: "Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!' and does not doubt at all in his heart but believes that what he says will take place, it will be done for him. For this reason I am telling you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe (trust and be confident) that it is granted to you, and you will [get it]" (Mark 11:23-24).
I encourage you to cast all your cares upon Christ Jesus, He truly cares for you, and in Him you will find a friend that sticks closer than a brother. In Him, you will find a constant help in the time of need. Just as Queen Esther in the Book of Esther, prepare your heart to come before your King (Christ Jesus), you too will discover a warm welcome. You will find He is willing and waiting to release to you your heart's request (see Esther 5:1-3).
God has promised that this is a season of His favor. For He says, "In the time of favor (of an assured welcome) I have listened to and heeded your call, and I have helped you on the day of deliverance (the day of salvation). Behold, now is truly the time for a gracious welcome and acceptance [of you from God]; behold, now is the day of salvation!" (2 Corinthians 6:2 AMP).
God bless you as you prepare to approach your King!
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