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Wisdom Prayer

What Can Man Do To Me?

What Can Man Do To Me?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “I will not fear. What can man do to me?” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can paralyze a person to inaction. Fear can also keep a person awake at night. Anyone can go through a season of panic and anxiety.

The cure for such things is God’s word where it says, “The Lord is on my side.”

Psalm 118:5-9 (ESV) explains that God can answer us personally and set us free.

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.”

Where is it you go when you need to take refuge from panic and anxiety? Where do you run when afraid?

2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV) tells us,

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

Think about what it means to turn to the Lord and take refuge in him. When in distress, know God is on your side.

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Wisdom Prayer

Incense Before God?

Incense Before God?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who want their prayers to be counted as incense before you. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever want to make sure God hears your prayers? God is listening to believers and those who sincerely cry out to be saved.

I have heard it said that there are three answers to prayer: “Yes.” “No.” And “Wait.”

In Psalm 141:1-2 (ESV) David, the psalmist, is calling to God and asking him to hear.

“O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me!
Give ear to my voice when I call to you!
Let my prayer be counted as incense before you,
and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice!”

Be thankful God is willing and able to hear and answer prayer. What a comfort that is.

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Wisdom Prayer

What Can Man Do To Me?

What Can Man Do To Me?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say, “I will not fear. What can man do to me?” In Jesus’ name, amen.

Fear can paralyze a person to inaction. Fear can also keep a person awake at night. Anyone can go through a season of panic and anxiety.

The cure for these things is God’s word where it says, “The Lord is on my side.”

Psalm 118:5-9 (ESV) explains that God can answer us personally and set us free.

“Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me free.
The Lord is on my side; I will not fear.
What can man do to me?
The Lord is on my side as my helper;
I shall look in triumph on those who hate me.

It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in man.
It is better to take refuge in the Lord
than to trust in princes.”

Where is it you go when you need to take refuge from panic and anxiety? Where it you run when afraid? The answer to both is these questions is to trust in the Lord and realize he is on your side.

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Did You Know Not All Christian Writers Are Called?

Did You Know Not All Christian Writers Are Called?

I have been rereading Writing in Obedience by Terry Burns and Linda W. Yezak for a second time.

The authors bring up an interesting point. Some Christian writers feel called by God to write while for others view their writing as an offering.

Terry, for example, felt led to write one of his books, Mysterious Ways, under a calling. It is the story of a swindler who poses as a minister.

When the book was published , Terry was surprised. Convicts started to write emails and letters saying they identified with the lead character. One person wrote from prison, “Something like, ‘I know this is just a story, but I got to thinking if this guy had been able to turn his life around, maybe there is hope for me yet.’” (Writing in Obedience, Page 9)

Linda, in contrast, wrote she never had the honor of God calling her to write. Rather, since she was a young child, her writing has been because of who she was as a Christian.

She admits there was a time it was hard for her to hear other authors talk about their calling. She was jealous.

Then Linda attended one of Terry’s writing classes. She realized her writing, although different from those who are called, was of no less value. Whether written under a calling or as an offering, God gets the glory.

If what you do is a calling or an offering, make sure to give God all the glory.

As I begin work on the second book in my seven book series, I am seeking God’s direction. Please pray.

See my blog post about my being called to write. https://dennisconradauthor.com/answered-prayer-atop-the-tree-stump/

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