IT IS A PRIVILEGE
"And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive."
Matthew 21:22 (King James Version)
Joseph Medlicott Scriven wrote a beautiful hymn "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". The words in this hymn touch my heart and remind me once again what a precious Saviour we have. Not only is it a privilege to go to God in prayer, it is also a privilege to have Jesus as our Saviour.
I believe that Mr. Scriven wrote this hymn from the depths of his heart. "What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer."
Too often we take God for granted. We know that He is a loving, forgiving and compassionate Heavenly Father and that He will answer our prayers. However, there are times when we do things we know we shouldn't do because we know that He will be faithful to forgive us. Yes, He forgives us but we hurt Him.
Let's stop hurting God and instead of hurting Him let's become obedient children who bring Him happiness instead of being children who disobey Him and bring Him sadness. Do you realize that it is a privilege to go into the presence of God? He is holy and we need to treat Him with respect.
Heavenly Father, thank You for allowing us the privilege to come into Your presence. Indeed, You are a loving, forgiving and compassionate Father and we love You and appreciate You. Jesus, thank You for being a friend who never fails us and never leaves us. You are so precious, dear Jesus. Amen.
Joanne Lowe
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