When you pray ...

When
you pray
to God

When
you ask
of God

Believe.

The answer
sought
will come
IF
you believe -
not with your mind,
but with your heart -
He hears
your plea
and will provide
what you need.

Our prayers
must be
focused
on Him
and His will
not
on our
circumstances
of the
moment

When
you pray
to God

Remember ...
His promises

When
you ask
of God

Trust ... 
He will
shed light
on the
darkness
that beckons you
to come
and follow -
a place
of fear
and unbelief

When
you pray

Listen.

God listens
to you.
Do you listen
to Him?

Do you
spend time
with Him
to hear
what He
has to say
to you?

or do you
turn Him off,
tune Him out
when you
have had enough?!

When
it is
to God
you pray

When
it is
of God
you ask

When
it is
from God
you receive

Believe
Trust
Listen
with your whole heart,
your whole being

True faith
will prevail
when
anxiety
passes,
bringing
in its wake,
calmness.

In Mark 11:22-24, Jesus said - "Have faith in God. ... whoever does not doubt in his heart, but believes... whatever things you ask when you pray that you receive them, you will have them." 

(c) Cathy Orrick Luders
Jan. 4, 2018