"Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf."
2 Corinthians 1:11
I like the phrase here "helping together by prayer." It is God that delivers us, as stated in the previous verse, but we can join together and help through prayer and petitioning the Lord. And when our minds are focused on helping, then we do more things to help as well, supporting and sustaining the people around us and making choices with everyone in mind.
I think the biggest thing standing in the way of miracles in this regard is our lack of faith. When we develop a relationship with God and talk to him regularly he listens and helps. If we don't have the spirit and we're way off base and praying for the wrong things or even evil things, then the Lord isn't going to be quick to hear us... but he is still trying to help by *not* giving us things that will harm us.
We have to be open to God's will and accept his judgement and timing... but as we do, we're often blessed with inspiration to know what to pray for, and how to make things better. :)
Today, let's work on helping together by seriously setting some time aside for God. Let's get on our knees and pray, telling God what is on our minds, thanking him for our blessings, committing to act and make a difference, and repenting of our poor choices. The more we practice, the more our faith will grow, and the more we will be able to "help together" with God. :)
2 Corinthians 1:11
I like the phrase here "helping together by prayer." It is God that delivers us, as stated in the previous verse, but we can join together and help through prayer and petitioning the Lord. And when our minds are focused on helping, then we do more things to help as well, supporting and sustaining the people around us and making choices with everyone in mind.
I think the biggest thing standing in the way of miracles in this regard is our lack of faith. When we develop a relationship with God and talk to him regularly he listens and helps. If we don't have the spirit and we're way off base and praying for the wrong things or even evil things, then the Lord isn't going to be quick to hear us... but he is still trying to help by *not* giving us things that will harm us.
We have to be open to God's will and accept his judgement and timing... but as we do, we're often blessed with inspiration to know what to pray for, and how to make things better. :)
Today, let's work on helping together by seriously setting some time aside for God. Let's get on our knees and pray, telling God what is on our minds, thanking him for our blessings, committing to act and make a difference, and repenting of our poor choices. The more we practice, the more our faith will grow, and the more we will be able to "help together" with God. :)
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