We were watching TV but only a short time before I remarked to my husband, “People are crazy!” and then, “What is wrong with them?” The nightly news quickly tells us we are surrounded by a world which is depraved, devious, and violent. We need God more than ever.
“Will you be angry with us always? Will you prolong your wrath to all generations? Won’t you revive us again, so your people can rejoice in you?
(Psalm 85:5-6, NLT)
The psalmist expressed then exactly what we feel today – we are desperate for our God to do miracles in our day.
We desire for those around us to see and know our God is still alive, still able and still doing the impossible. We must be the demonstration of God to those around us to see. For that to occur, we must:
- Listen. “Listen carefully to what God the Lord is saying.” (Psalm 85:8)
- Repent. “You forgave the guilt of your people – yes, you covered all their sin.” (Psalm 85:2)
- Stay committed. “But let them not return to their foolish ways.” (Psalm 85:8)
It is then we are assured, “Yes, the Lord pours down his blessings. Our land will yield its bountiful harvest.” (Psalm 85:12,NLT)
May we be faithful to pray, asking and believing God to move in our world, in our neighborhoods, and in our families. More so, may we let Him begin His work in our hearts. It is as we ask Him to begin with each one of us, individually, He will cause His glory to be displayed in ways which will be “beyond what we could ask or think” and in ways which will be unmistakable to those around us.
“When God has something very great for His church, it is His will that there should precede it the extraordinary prayers of His people.” (Jonathan Edwards)
May we be people who pray for, believe in, and witness that which only our God can do!
Today I am joining …. Testimony Tuesday and Unite and True Story and RaRaLinkup and Life Giving and Intentional Tuesday .
I really enjoyed reading your post. Thank you for the encouragement today.
Tara, I am so glad you were encouraged. May you have a great weekend!
I still believe in the miraculous! God has not changed…may we live out our faith every day so others can come to know this Jesus and experience His healing power. ♥
Yes! Nannette. May others see a faith which is alive in us & points them to Him. Blessings, sweet friend!
We always watch the news too, and really, how many times to I pray for a change? I like this post because it reminds me not to be stuck in that ‘this is nuts’ place, and move it instead to something much more constructive. Bring it to God!
Nice to see you again 🙂
#RaRa Linkup,
Ceil
Ceil, may the news move us to pray not panic. And yes, it is so good to see you too :))
“May we be people who pray for, believe in, and witness that which only our God can do!” Amen, Joanne! I remember a pastor we had sharing about a revival that took place in Europe somewhere after one church faithfully prayed around the clock for years because so often God acts in direct response to our prayers. Thank you, Joanne, for sharing your heart at #IntentionalTuesday on Intentionally Pursuing. : )
Can you imagine their persistence? Amazing. And no wonder God acted in their behalf. I am so glad you shared, Crystal.
It would be easy to fall into despair, wouldn’t it? However, because God sees our hearts and cares about individuals, I believe that our faithfulness really does matter, even if it appears that we are just a tiny pocket of godliness in a huge swamp of ugliness. He’s the One that we’re hanging on to!
Michele, we each matter more than we realize. And so do our prayers. May we keep praying & hanging on to the One!
Our church has scheduled a Wed am prayer at the Dam that overlooks our city and surrounding areas. Pastor says pray positive and not negative and ask God to bless and not curse. Eyes and ears need to be open to a visitation from God who is the only one who can change hearts. When hearts change, then circumstances change. Pray for wisdom for our leaders cause they truly need it. Thanks for sharing with us here at Tell me a Story.
Hazel, may God move in response to the prayers of your church. May your city experience change & revival as you all intercede on its behalf. I hope you will share about this on your blog so we all will be encouraged. Blessings!
I am a cloud addict re: our Lord. I think of Him often when seeing the lovely ones. This made me smile. Trusting Him is all we can do. Thank you for sharing.
Joanne, clouds are just both amazing & beautiful. He probably designed them so we would remember & trust Him. You make me smile with every comment. Blessings, friend!