His work prospered because he worked at his work. It is no use to pray about work and then neglect it, or play the fool in it, for lack of courage, efficiency and sense. (Google image, Nehemiah's sword and trowel)
He prayed and used his wits. He knew the Lord would send supplies; but he took care to have the king's letters. He knew the Lord would protect; but he added a sword to the equipment of the builder's trowel.
Prayer gives vision in the secret place, intelligence in work, sense in judgment, courage in temptation, tenacity in adversity, and joyous assurance in the will of God.
A weaver who prayed over his work, as Nehemiah prayed over his, came to be known as the man who wove every yard of cloth for the Lord Jesus Christ. He never made a fortune, but his work prospered and his character was of rare worth.
Every task and every duty may be sanctified in the Word of God and in prayer. The prayer life in which there are no miracles may be the greatest miracle of all.
The secret of life is in the secret place where God waits. Even to those to whom privacy is impossible there is a sanctuary of the soul into which they can withdraw.
I want to bear my witness to the priceless value of the habit of secret prayer. There is nothing about which I do not pray. I go over all my life in the presence of God. All my problems are solved there.
All questions of liberty as well as duty are settled there. I seek counsel of God, and submit all things to the judgment of God. The sanctuary of my soul is there.
There was a wonderful sight from my study window this morning. I stood and watched a gorgeous rainbow come up over the hill. It rose until it stood like a thing apart, and then it moved toward us till one end rested in the village and other in the river.
Its colors were indescribably beautiful, and it filled all the landscape with its glory. The old ruin was like a fairy palace and every cottage was a blaze of radiant beauty.
The fields and the trees reflected the splendor of the heavens. Every common stick and stone was transformed into a thing of radiant beauty and holy splendor.
Even so does prayer sanctify and glorify the commonplace life of ordinary folk.
~ Captain E. G. Carre- "If we could only spend time alone with Christ, what visions we would get, how we also could speak of Him to others until they had visions of him. The distractions of our worldly affairs, the attractions of the world, would cease to influence us as they do now. We need our quiet times with Him, and to take time, and make time, to be with Him, to see Him face to face." (p. 82 of PRAYING HYDE)
Did you know?
~ In a heart surrender to God, you are drawn by affection and adoration.
~ When we joyfully give of our time, affection, talents, and money, it attracts God's attention, draws blessing, produces transformation, and enables Him to trust us with riches of the Kingdom.
Today's popular post-
Upcoming posts-
#42 The Prayer of Faith
30th- Thursday's post by Samuel Chadwick
Are You Struggling with Fear?
6/1- Saturday's post by Nancy Demary
#43 The Law of Faith in Prayer
4th- Tuesday's post by Samuel Chadwick
#44 Ask Righteously- 4.
6th- Thursday's post by Samuel Chadwick
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
Prayer gives vision in the secret place, intelligence in work, sense in judgment, courage in temptation, tenacity in adversity, and joyous assurance in the will of God.
A weaver who prayed over his work, as Nehemiah prayed over his, came to be known as the man who wove every yard of cloth for the Lord Jesus Christ. He never made a fortune, but his work prospered and his character was of rare worth.
Every task and every duty may be sanctified in the Word of God and in prayer. The prayer life in which there are no miracles may be the greatest miracle of all.
The secret of life is in the secret place where God waits. Even to those to whom privacy is impossible there is a sanctuary of the soul into which they can withdraw.
I want to bear my witness to the priceless value of the habit of secret prayer. There is nothing about which I do not pray. I go over all my life in the presence of God. All my problems are solved there.
All questions of liberty as well as duty are settled there. I seek counsel of God, and submit all things to the judgment of God. The sanctuary of my soul is there.
There was a wonderful sight from my study window this morning. I stood and watched a gorgeous rainbow come up over the hill. It rose until it stood like a thing apart, and then it moved toward us till one end rested in the village and other in the river.
Its colors were indescribably beautiful, and it filled all the landscape with its glory. The old ruin was like a fairy palace and every cottage was a blaze of radiant beauty.
The fields and the trees reflected the splendor of the heavens. Every common stick and stone was transformed into a thing of radiant beauty and holy splendor.
Even so does prayer sanctify and glorify the commonplace life of ordinary folk.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Let's pray-
Father, thank You that there's nothing we may not pray about. May we remember that it is not to be a mere whim or an idle wish, but something that is of great concern to us.
Our praying gives us vision in our secret place, intelligence in our work, sense in judgment, courage in temptation, tenacity in adversity and joyous assurance in doing Your will.
Our praying gives us vision in our secret place, intelligence in our work, sense in judgment, courage in temptation, tenacity in adversity and joyous assurance in doing Your will.
Every task and duty my be sanctified in Your Word in prayer. The secret life is in the secret place where You wait. Even to those to whom privacy is impossible, there is a sanctuary of their souls into which they can withdraw.
May we sense Your Presence with us to guide every detail of our lives. In our praying, working and in our believing that You hear us, we ask for Your wisdom.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen
May we sense Your Presence with us to guide every detail of our lives. In our praying, working and in our believing that You hear us, we ask for Your wisdom.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen
Today's Bible verses-
Phil. 2:13 “For it is God who works in you to will
and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) "May the God of hope fill
you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so
that you may overflow with hope by the power
of the Holy Spirit."
2 Thess. 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, and he will
strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
Today's quote-and to act on behalf of His good pleasure.”
Romans 15:13 (NIV) "May the God of hope fill
you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so
that you may overflow with hope by the power
of the Holy Spirit."
2 Thess. 3:3 “But the Lord is faithful, and he will
strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”
~ Captain E. G. Carre- "If we could only spend time alone with Christ, what visions we would get, how we also could speak of Him to others until they had visions of him. The distractions of our worldly affairs, the attractions of the world, would cease to influence us as they do now. We need our quiet times with Him, and to take time, and make time, to be with Him, to see Him face to face." (p. 82 of PRAYING HYDE)Did you know?
~ In a heart surrender to God, you are drawn by affection and adoration.
~ When we joyfully give of our time, affection, talents, and money, it attracts God's attention, draws blessing, produces transformation, and enables Him to trust us with riches of the Kingdom.
Today's popular post-
Good Morning, Lord
Lisa Buffaloe: "Thank You for Your new mercies every morning. Open my eyes to watch what You are doing and how You are working."
Lisa Buffaloe: "Thank You for Your new mercies every morning. Open my eyes to watch what You are doing and how You are working."Upcoming posts-
#42 The Prayer of Faith
30th- Thursday's post by Samuel Chadwick
Are You Struggling with Fear?
6/1- Saturday's post by Nancy Demary
#43 The Law of Faith in Prayer
4th- Tuesday's post by Samuel Chadwick
#44 Ask Righteously- 4.
6th- Thursday's post by Samuel Chadwick
 |
| Eiffel Tower, Paris |
Jean's blog (Click to see snippets of the 7 recent posts)
No comments:
Post a Comment