Romans 8:28 NIV And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
- Prayer is not getting man’s will done in heaven come.
- Prayer is getting God’s will done on Earth.
- Prayer says I need you God.
- I’m inviting you into my life
1 John 3:21-24 NIV Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask,because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.
We do not allow children to question the propriety or wisdom of their father’s command; obedience ends where questioning begins.
- Romans 1:17 NIV For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed—a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”
Reflection (Review the Event)
In Numbers 11 remember how He heard the prayer of Israel for meat, and when the meat was in their mouths, it became a curse to them (see Num. 11). Many persons are chastened by obtaining their own desires. We must have a childlike reverence of God so that we feel, “Lord, if what I ask for does not please You, neither would it please me. My desires are put into Your hands to be corrected.
- God was providing what they needed
- They thought they knew better
- They started complaining about God’s provisions
- Even Moses thought the request was impossible for God…
- Numbers 11:23 NIV The Lord answered Moses, “Is the Lord’s arm too short? Now you will see whether or not what I say will come true for you.”
The Message
Philippians 4:6-7 NIV
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,present your requests to God.
When Jesus was anxious he ran to his Heavenly Father
- Matthew 26:36-39 NIV Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”
7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Note: Peace comes from trusting the Father knows best
- 1 Peter 1:14-16 NIV As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”