Friday, October 14, 2005
Bold faith
"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16
Last night I was encouraged by a pastor's prayer. He said something like this: "God, I come to you with a bold request, that you will heal Bro. Malcom completely and restore him to the ministry you've called him to do."
I wonder why it is that some people are afraid to ask such a thing of God? Many times we take our requests to Him, go through the motions of asking for something all the while deep down inside we aren't really sure God will do that thing we request. And just in case He doesn't, we tag on "...if it's Your will" in order to cover all the bases. Okay, don't get me wrong...I know we are to pray according to God's will and for His will to be accomplished. But let's not use that as an excuse to pray with anything less than bold faith! It's absolutely acceptable to take a risk and believe God will do something specific. After all, we are encouraged by God Himself to go boldly to the throne of grace. In this manner, we will find mercy and grace in our time of need.
Here are a few requests to exercise bold faith on:
---Complete healing for Malcom. He is doing very well. Next chemo, Oct. 17.
---Salvation of our friend, Mike.
---This coming Sunday, Oct. 16, is "Friend Day" at our church in Taiwan (Dali Faith Baptist). Pray for the attendance to double and for someone to be saved.
Last night I was encouraged by a pastor's prayer. He said something like this: "God, I come to you with a bold request, that you will heal Bro. Malcom completely and restore him to the ministry you've called him to do."
I wonder why it is that some people are afraid to ask such a thing of God? Many times we take our requests to Him, go through the motions of asking for something all the while deep down inside we aren't really sure God will do that thing we request. And just in case He doesn't, we tag on "...if it's Your will" in order to cover all the bases. Okay, don't get me wrong...I know we are to pray according to God's will and for His will to be accomplished. But let's not use that as an excuse to pray with anything less than bold faith! It's absolutely acceptable to take a risk and believe God will do something specific. After all, we are encouraged by God Himself to go boldly to the throne of grace. In this manner, we will find mercy and grace in our time of need.
Here are a few requests to exercise bold faith on:
---Complete healing for Malcom. He is doing very well. Next chemo, Oct. 17.
---Salvation of our friend, Mike.
---This coming Sunday, Oct. 16, is "Friend Day" at our church in Taiwan (Dali Faith Baptist). Pray for the attendance to double and for someone to be saved.
5 Comments:
Fervently praying for total healing........
Sue M
Carol,
I'm continuing to pray for Malcom as well as for Mike. I just believe hat Mike will be saved due to your wonderful witness to him. I'm so enjoying these little devotions you bless us with every couple of days. Will also pray for the services in Taiwan. Love you much,
CB
Malcolm and Carol,
May God bless both of you as you go through this trial of ill health. Both Sherry and I, along with many other people that we know in Taiwan, pray for both of you in your time of need.
Thank you for the fine devotions. They are uplifting.
May God bless both of you.
Maurice & Sherry Young
Dear Carol,
As in Friend Day in Dali Faith Baptist church, the kids sang a lovely song and we had a nice time together with the new and old friends. We also enjoyed the sermon of pastor Homer, he shared his ideas about havesting crops.
We will continue to pray for you and Mike!
Suzanne
uncle malcom and aunt carol,
this lesson was just what i needed today.... Amazing that the lessons God is teaching you can be turned outward and teach so many others as well... i pray for continual and total healing. You are both such and encouragement to this college student. Thank you both for your faithfullness... You are in my prayers....
Love you much
A Mullett girl, :):):)
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