The Bible not only gives us knowledge of God, who He is, a glimpse into His eternal character, it also models for us how we can both live in relationship to Him and each other.
The Psalms of David, give us examples of prayer when we are in desperate situations. Jesus and Paul model how to engage in the process of walking in obedience and building into the lives of others.
Some time back I found yet another example. Look at 2 Chronicles 6:40. Consider the requests that Solomon makes:
Solomon approached God asking Him to engage, to listen, to see. We know from Scripture that we cannot give God information. He knows, He hears, He sees. Solomon, asking this, acknowledges both the Lord’s authority and Solomon’s dependence and submission to Him.
Seems like a good way to start our own prayer.
Some time back I found yet another example. Look at 2 Chronicles 6:40. Consider the requests that Solomon makes:
- Let your eyes be open
- Let your ears be attentive
Solomon approached God asking Him to engage, to listen, to see. We know from Scripture that we cannot give God information. He knows, He hears, He sees. Solomon, asking this, acknowledges both the Lord’s authority and Solomon’s dependence and submission to Him.
Seems like a good way to start our own prayer.
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