July 24th, 2023
(Isaiah 40:31)…..But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
I preached on Prayer today at RBC, from (Psalm 119:145-152) showing the Psalmist heart in crying out to the Lord. A study of (Psalm 119) will reveal what prayer ought to be in the believers life. Most people look at prayer only as asking God for things. If that defines your prayer life, you are really missing out. Prayer is really communication with God, the greatest privilege on earth. Prayer is visiting with God. It can include asking for things, but is primarily spending time in God’s presence, soaking up His life, His wisdom, and His strength.
Isaiah reveals an important truth to us: those who spend time with God get new strength. Literally, they exchange strength with Him. When we spend time with God He somehow takes away our weakness and replaces it with His strength. What a deal! Have you seen this in your life? I hope so. As we spend time focused on God, in His presence, talking with Him in prayer, we are also changed into His likeness.
(2 Corinthians 3:18) says,…..But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image…..
So, if you need more strength to face life, if you want to be more like the LORD Himself, or if you want to develop a closer relationship with the most amazing Being in the universe, prayer is your access and answer. Don’t worry about knowing the right words or being formal. Just talk to God as you would to a well-respected friend.