"The Lord says, “I will teach you the way you should go; I will instruct you and advise you."'
Discernment. Today's Scripture passage is all about God's promise for discernment--learning what God's plan is for us in every circumstance. It is about the dialogue of prayer. That's right. Prayer is not a monologue, it is a dialogue with God. For when we pray, we either praise God and thank him for all the abundant blessings He so generously provides, we request what is needed in prayer for ourselves or others, we ask forgiveness, or we simply sit quietly in prayer.
Through prayer, we are able to discern truth and seek the Lord in earnest, even in the 'truth famine' we live in today where even truth in news reporting seems to be a rare commodity. We are able to transcend pain and suffering, infirmity, disability, poverty, grief, broken relationships, loneliness, depression and anxiety, diminish fear, and hop over seemingly impossible life obstacles.
Medical research shows there are also significant physiological changes during prayer... And prayer has been found to be very healing. In fact, some studies have found that people who pray or have others praying for them (Intercessory prayer) heal much faster after surgery!
Eloquent speech is not required to pray to God. Just an open heart and belief in our Triune God--Father, Son and Holy Spirit! If you ask for direction and counsel in your life, the Lord will show up and teach you the way you should go, instruct you and guide you along your way.
Just ask!
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Adele M. Gill 2013 Copyright
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