Nehemiah 9
Prayer is such a small word yet it is one that seems to be so powerful. Often it is believed that if a prayer is said then God will magically act in some way for our good. In believing and acting this way prayer becomes a way to get what we want rather than hear and respond to what God wants. In Nehemiah 9 we see that there are several aspects to this prayer. First is a recognition of personal sin and helplessness to deal with it (1-4). Second, we see the greatness of God and a turning to Him (5-37). Finally, there is worship of God (38). From this passage we see that prayer is not a formula for life but a recipe for a proper relationship with God. God wanted Nehemiah to record this prayer to be a guide to all that read it. Our purpose when we come to God in prayer should be having heart desire for a right relationship with Him and a desire to worship Him for what He does that we can not. So how is your prayer life?
Prayer is such a small word yet it is one that seems to be so powerful. Often it is believed that if a prayer is said then God will magically act in some way for our good. In believing and acting this way prayer becomes a way to get what we want rather than hear and respond to what God wants. In Nehemiah 9 we see that there are several aspects to this prayer. First is a recognition of personal sin and helplessness to deal with it (1-4). Second, we see the greatness of God and a turning to Him (5-37). Finally, there is worship of God (38). From this passage we see that prayer is not a formula for life but a recipe for a proper relationship with God. God wanted Nehemiah to record this prayer to be a guide to all that read it. Our purpose when we come to God in prayer should be having heart desire for a right relationship with Him and a desire to worship Him for what He does that we can not. So how is your prayer life?
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