"Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
What is God's will?
- That we believe in his love and power.
- That we come to him in sincerity and trust.
- That we clear away barriers between us, including pre-occupation and excessive busyness.
- That we listen for his still, small voice and obey it when we hear it.
- That we live in his presence and enjoy him forever.
Prayer is the way to turn dry theological descriptions into warm, living, personal realities. When we live in constant communion with God, our needs are met, our faith increases, our love expands. We begin to feel God's peace in our hearts, and we spontaneously worship him.
With the heavenly beings described in Revelation we cry out, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!... To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!" (5:12-13)
I'm enjoying God these days. He answers my prayers. He empowers me. He gives me insights from his Word. He guides my life. He gives me loving relationships. He has wonderful things in store for me.
My life with God is a constant adventure and it all begins with prayer. Regular prayer, early in the morning, alone with him. Prayer that listens as well as speaks.
You too, can enjoy God, as he created you to do. "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17). You can feel his companionship, his capability, his compassion. He invites you to a more abundant life right now.
You are too busy not to say yes!
-Excerpt from "Too Busy Not To Pray" by Bill Hybels
