John 13:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
One of the reasons prayer can be so difficult is because it requires us to admit that we need a higher power in our lives. For those who like to be in control of things, this is not always an easy thing to do. This is one of the reasons so many don't pray until absolutely necessary. It is that age old question again about "why some people (stereotypically men) don't stop to ask for directions." The reason is simple. We don't want to seem like we came unprepared. It makes us look incompetent. In a world where we are supposed to have it all together and provide for our families this is inexcusable. So we would rather drive around until we either figure it out for ourselves or are forced to admit that we need outside help. Many people take this approach to prayer. They do everything they can do before they pray. There is a little saying that "God helps those who help themselves." While this may be a great admonition against slothfulness, it has nothing to do with prayer. When we pray first, we avoid making so many pitfalls. We keep ourselves out of a lot of trouble that could have been avoided had we asked God what he thought about the matter.
Prayer is the greatest resource we have. God help us to learn to pray before any decision. Yes, it requires us to admit to God and ourselves that we are not independent of him. But what greater place to be in. God may help those who help themselves but I'd rather think of it this way: God help's those who put their trust in him.
One other reason we may not like to ask people for directions is we don't feel like being told, "I don't know." Or worst yet, we don't want to be given the wrong directions. Some people would rather give incorrect directions than admit they don't know what to tell you. With God you will never have to worry about that. He always knows where he is going and the best way to get there. Ask God for directions today. You'll get to your destination a lot quicker and with a lot less stress. He will not laugh, he will not find you incompetent, and he always knows the way. Try it and see.
Trusting Him Daily,
Sullivan Jones
One of the reasons prayer can be so difficult is because it requires us to admit that we need a higher power in our lives. For those who like to be in control of things, this is not always an easy thing to do. This is one of the reasons so many don't pray until absolutely necessary. It is that age old question again about "why some people (stereotypically men) don't stop to ask for directions." The reason is simple. We don't want to seem like we came unprepared. It makes us look incompetent. In a world where we are supposed to have it all together and provide for our families this is inexcusable. So we would rather drive around until we either figure it out for ourselves or are forced to admit that we need outside help. Many people take this approach to prayer. They do everything they can do before they pray. There is a little saying that "God helps those who help themselves." While this may be a great admonition against slothfulness, it has nothing to do with prayer. When we pray first, we avoid making so many pitfalls. We keep ourselves out of a lot of trouble that could have been avoided had we asked God what he thought about the matter.
Prayer is the greatest resource we have. God help us to learn to pray before any decision. Yes, it requires us to admit to God and ourselves that we are not independent of him. But what greater place to be in. God may help those who help themselves but I'd rather think of it this way: God help's those who put their trust in him.
One other reason we may not like to ask people for directions is we don't feel like being told, "I don't know." Or worst yet, we don't want to be given the wrong directions. Some people would rather give incorrect directions than admit they don't know what to tell you. With God you will never have to worry about that. He always knows where he is going and the best way to get there. Ask God for directions today. You'll get to your destination a lot quicker and with a lot less stress. He will not laugh, he will not find you incompetent, and he always knows the way. Try it and see.
Trusting Him Daily,
Sullivan Jones
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