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May 26, 2013 -
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#Insecure? Don’t Be.
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Because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear). – Ephesians 3:12
In the first few years of my being a Christian, I learned that I was very insecure about my prayers. I honestly believed that in order for God to truly understand and respond to my petitions, I had to use language or diction to get my point across. Hence, I prayed with a Shakespearean approach: doth, doest, thou-est and everything in between. In all honesty, I added so many ‘ests’ and ‘oths’ to my prayers that I could barely remember what I was even saying. Often times, I was so frustrated with prayer that I quit or screamed. Was this the God that I signed on to serve and love?! Why did I ever think I’d be able to prayer, surely I wasn’t a spiritual intellectual like the people in my church!
Thank God for grace and revelation. I was so busy trying to pray like everyone else, to do what every one else did that it left me frustrated. God knows us. He knows our weaknesses and our strengths. He is not surprised by us nor is He shaking His head thinking who this person is?! God loves each of us and desires only the best for us. The bible says that he desires to give more than we can ever ask for, think or imagine. So, why do so many of us only have just enough? Perhaps we’re not asking for it.
Scripture teaches us that we have to approach the throne boldly. Contrary to popular belief, boldness is not the same as arrogance. Being bold means you’re doing something with confidence. You know what it is that you want and you’re confidently pursuing it with the full expectation of nothing less. This should be the believer’s attitude or stance in prayer. God’s promises of provision are far-reaching and extensive. He has blessings, abundance and prosperity set aside for each of us. Wouldn’t you like to receive all that God has for you?
Praying boldly means we are confident that we will receive what God has for us. It means we’re replacing insecurity and timidity with surety and anticipation. Don’t allow insecurity or fear to keep you on the outside looking in. Don’t allow insecurity and fear to stifle your faith or hinder your prayers. We are God’s children. The bible says that we are friends of God. Friends have intimate relationships and share a wonderful bond. God’s provision is incredible; His desire to get provision to us is undeniable.
Taoists teach that believers should always strive to maintain harmony with Tao—the force of life. As Christians, we foster harmony with God through our relationship with Him. When we have a solid relationship with the Father, we approach him confidently. The Father loves you. So, don’t feel insecure about going to Him. He’s waiting just for you.
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