Granting Plead With God In Cook
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Testifying comes down to two simple steps. First, see what the Lord is doing or has done. Second, declare His works to anyone. Many people will not come to a “revival” event or Sunday morning service, but they will listen to a friend, neighbor, or coworker share what the Lord has done in their life.
Be respectful, of course, acknowledging his position and authority, but plead with him as a son pleads with a father. Make your case, be clear with what you think you and those children need, and trust that God's purposes are even better and even more loving than your own.
Prayer – God releases favor in response to our conversation with Him, in prayer, especially when asking on behalf of another. Humility – God releases favor when we empty ourselves. Honor – God releases favor when we prefer one another. Love – God releases favor when we choose to love someone we find unlovable.
God is not looking for dispassionate, catatonic, listless disciples. And what is true of His disciples is also true of their prayers–He desires our passionate pleadings. The Psalmist says, “Pour out your heart before him” (Psalm ). He then offers these comforting words, “God is a refuge for us” (Psalm ).
What We Learn from the Psalmist Come before God. ( Address) Tell God what distresses you. ( Cry or Complaint) ... Tell God you want him to do something about it. ( ... Tell God in detail what your situation is. ( ... Remember how God has been faithful in the past and confess your trust in him. ( ... Then, praise him for who he is. (
O loving and gracious God, have mercy. Have pity upon me and take away the awful stain of my sin. Oh, wash me, cleanse me from this guilt. Let me be pure again.
In times of distress turn to God in prayer and ask Him to fulfill His promises. Attitude of Humility & Expectancy. Acknowledge & Confess Sin. Bring Specific Concerns & Details to God. Focus on God's Character. Base Our Requests on the Promises in God's Word.
Pleading with God is that part of prayer (a subset of supplication) in which we argue our case with God, as Isaac Watts wonderfully says, “in a fervent yet humble manner.” It is not just petition, but petition well-reasoned. It is not just requesting, but passionately appealing.
Prayers That God Answers Pray ing to God's will. Out of context the words “we know we have what we asked” seem like a blank check from God. Ask God to help us obey. Ask God to help us serve. Ask God for wisdom. Ask God for resources to do His will. Pray in Jesus' name. Pray about necessities. Pray for children.