Daily Power #141

“If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7 ESV)

There’s no better mirror for someone’s theology than the content of their prayers. What you pray for reflects what you believe about God—who he is, what his character is like, and his disposition toward us, his children. It’s as if the words we use in our prayers are like mirrored pieces of glass, each one reflecting back our beliefs about the one we’re addressing.

For example, if you pray very small prayers all the time, then you probably don’t really believe in a God who answers big prayers. If almost all of your prayers are for yourself and your comfort and convenience, then this reflects your belief that God is just there to serve you. Or maybe you’ve noticed the way someone facing a tough situation will say, “Well, we’ve exhausted all possible solutions—all we can do now is pray.” If prayer for you is a last resort, this reflects what you believe about God.

Today pray boldly and rely on God as your first choice—not your last option by default. Trust him enough to pray for his will and not just what you think you need right now. Being bold means letting him lead you—even when you can’t see where he’s taking you.

Power Lift

Lord, it’s hard for me to let go and trust you completely. But that’s what I want to do today. I want to get out of the way and rely on you to guide my steps and reveal your path for me.