He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earh, visitible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, or rulers, or authorities - all things have been created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:15-16
Majesty escapes me. I don't get it. I still come to him, rambling, about things I think I might want, but not measuring my words very carefully. I pray as though He is only half-listening the way I often only half-worship.
This morning as I brought my petitions before the Lord, I was reminded of this passage from Colossians. Reminded that when I come before the Father in the Name of Jesus, I have gained access to One who moves heaven and earth ... literally. I was reminded that while I may be easily distracted, weak-willed, and feable-minded, He has promised His full attention. He has promised that when I ask anything in His Name according to His will, He hears me.
I rearranged my prayer list this morning. First, I gave it a title, "Things I'm Trusting You to Provide." Then, I tried very hard to focus on each request, acknowleding that it was something only He could do and committing to trust Him for it rather than worrying about it in the days ahead.
I practiced praying as though I really believed He was listening. A novel concept, huh?
2 comments:
This feels as though it was written specifically for me today. I am walking with a friend through a pit and she desperately needs the God in whom ALL THINGS HOLD TOGETHER. And I desperately need his full attention on her behalf. Thank you for reminding me of those promises.
I'm glad I found you and your wise words on your little spot on the Internet.
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