1 John 5:14-15
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.
What of Today’s Verse…
Having confidence before God. Through the presence of Jesus at the Father’s right hand and the intercession of the Holy Spirit, we can have confidence and come boldly before the Creator of the universe and know that he not only hears us, but also cares for us. Wow, what an audience! Oh, and one final thing, he also ACTS on what we ask.
Let us Pray:
Abba Father, for the grace of your listening ear I thank you more than words can say. Through the authority of Jesus, my brother, and by the grace of your interceding Holy Spirit, I offer you my thanks and love this day. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Is it?
Watch out for "is." It can be very limiting. Thinking and saying that something "is" a certain way, puts you in danger of ignoring all the other possibilities.
When you make a statement like "this is impossible" it cuts off all your options. Many things which once were considered impossible have now become routine. Rather than concluding that "this is impossible" try asking "what would make this possible?"
The next time you find yourself saying "this is" or "they are" or "I am" consider that there may indeed be many other possibilities. Rephrase the statement into a question and observe how it opens your mind. Instead of saying "I am no good at selling" ask "How can I improve my selling skills?" Instead of thinking "I’m an expert at Java" ask "What more could I learn about Java?"
In a world where change is one of the few certainties, don’t let yourself be trapped by "is." Open yourself to the possibilities.
