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.
- Prayer is getting God’s will done on Earth.
- Prayer says I need you God.
- I’m inviting you into my life
Principles of Confidence
- He who has a clear conscience comes to God with confidence
- Confidence of faith ensures the answer of his prayer.
- Childlike confidence makes us pray as none else can.
Nothing is too big or too small for our Heavenly Father
- We should know that what is very great to a child may be very little to his parent, and yet the parent measures the thing from the child’s point of view.
Remember:
John 3:21 NIV Dear friends, if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God
The Message
First the “Therefore”
Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.
Hebrews 4:14-16 NIV 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess.
- Hebrews 11:6 NIV And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.
- Empathize: understand and share the feelings of another.
16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Confidence – full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing.