NO MAP, NO DETAILS, JUST HIS VOICE

 

Hebrews 11:8

 

"By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going." ESV

  

Having faith, we have no reason to worry about our journey in this life. We will get to where we need to be because our Lord promised. The journey itself is rocky and unpredictable, but we have no need to concern ourselves with the details of our journey. We walk by faith, not knowing what is ahead, because He is faithful.

 

Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness to bring us to our eternal destination. Forgive us for worrying and questioning when our faith grows weak. We don't need to understand what You are doing and where You are leading us. We will keep going, in Your name we pray, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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FAR BETTER THAN THE OWL

 

James 1:5

 

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." ESV

 

We all want to be wise don't we? Wisdom is a spiritual understanding of the mind of God. He will lavishly give us wisdom if we ask Him with a sincere heart. With His wisdom, we will more fully understand the situations we encounter and the events going on in this world. More importantly, we will know more of Him. To the owls of this world, what do you think about that?

 

Heavenly Father, we come to You will humble and sincere hearts asking for Your gift of wisdom. We desire to understand and know You in a deeper way. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

©2008-2014

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHERE'S THE ANSWER TO MY PRAYER?

 

 

James 4:3

 

"You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions." ESV

 

Prayer is a precious gift from God in which we can communicate with Him freely and openly. Are we using prayer as an opportunity to tell God what we think He should do. And then, when He does not answer, do we become angry, discouraged with Him and complain that He does not really care? Do we really consider what we pray? If we truly search our hearts, we will find the real motive for our prayers. It is our true motives in asking God to meet our wants and needs that will determine whether we receive or not.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us for getting so wrapped up in the cares of this world that we pray to You with only our own agenda in mind. You know what our needs are before we ask. Help us to pray as our Lord Jesus prayed. In this way, we will be glorifying You, drawing closer to You, and You will take care of all our needs. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHY ARE YOU ASKING?

 

 

James 4:3

"You ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions." ESV

How could anyone think we would pray for the Lord to feed our passions or desires? The Word is pointing right to us. When we pray, we ask that our problems be solved, so we don't have to go through them anymore. We ask for financial relief in spite of having made unwise financial decisions. We asked for mended relationships with the belief that God will change the other person. We want everything to be comfortable and peaceful. Have we forgotten that we live in a cursed world that bombards us with everything but comfort and peace. Should we rather be praying that the Lord increases our faith, strengthens our perseverance, and helps us grow spiritually through all that we experience?

Heavenly Father, You have instructed us to pray. Forgive us for making our prayer time a list of things we need You to do for us. Fill our hearts with overflowing love and thankfulness for Your unending grace and with the wisdom to know You will work all things out for Your glory and for our good. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

         

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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JUST KEEP GOING

 

 

Hebrews 10:35,36

"Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have the the will of God you may receive what is promised." ESV

Life in our world today can be so difficult and wearisome. It's no wonder many Christians, become complacent and weak in their walk. Rather than focusing on how bad things are for us and questioning God, it would be to our advantage to keep ourselves in God's hands and to trust fully in Him to be with us. Perseverance will insure that we are victorious and that we receive the reward God has reserved in heaven for us.

Heavenly Father, how we stand in need of Your forgiveness for letting this world get to us and for allowing ourselves to become weak and vulnerable to the evil one. Fill us with the power and anticipation to persevere until that day You bring us home. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

         

©2008-2013

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

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RIGHT MOTIVES IN PRAYER

Prayer is a precious gift from God where we can communicate with Him
freely and openly. Some use prayer as an opportunity to tell God what they think He should do. When God does not answer, they become angry with God and complain that He does not really care. Really consider what you pray. Search your heart and mind for your real motive. Your true motives will determine if God listens to your prayer.

Read James 4:3

"When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong
motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures." (NIV)

"Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume
it upon your lusts." (KJV)