Victory in our personal walk with God hinges on our ability to pray prayers that are heard and answered. How do we pray right?
We need to first humble ourselves.
James 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Sometimes humbling means to come clean before the Lord and repent of our sins.
James 4:8,10 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.
The Lord wants to bless us. He wants to move in our lives in power and glory, but often He doesn’t because we don’t ask.
Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
In the midst of our trials we should determine to place all that we have and are on the altar for the glory of God. He will always accept that kind of gift.
Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.
Learn the secret of victory.
Have a little talk with Jesus.
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“I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in, — And then a little light from heaven filled my soul. — It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above, — And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole.
Chorus:
“Now let us have a little talk with Jesus, — Let us tell Him all about our troubles. — He will hear our faintest cry, — And He will answer by and by. — Now when you feel a little prayer wheel turning — And you know a little fire is burning — You will find a little talk with Jesus makes it right.
“Sometimes my path seems drear without a ray of cheer, — And then a cloud of doubt may hide the light of day. — The mists of sin may rise and hide the starry skies, — But just a little talk with Jesus clears the way.
“I may have doubts and fears, my eyes be filled with tears, — But Jesus is a friend who watches day and and night. — I go to Him in prayer, He knows my every care, — And just a little talk with Jesus makes it right.”
Cleavant Derricks
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