Day 8 Asking Boldly...Expecting More



It's my daily routine in the early morning to ask God with specificity by writing out my prayers.  I have found it to be very fulfilling, especially when God produces the answers so quickly. 

This morning I found myself writing and asking for God to minister to unexpected individuals--- those obscure ones in our service today who would be quietly but persistently searching, like the woman with the issue of blood. Those who needed something very special from our gracious God.

Let me tell you about how God answered that prayer and for whom.

A young mother waited patiently at the end of our service to ask for prayer.  Her story broke my heart.

"Someone told me about this church, so I came with my five children on Wednesday night.  It took us two city buses to get here, but I was so glad we came." 

Her request for prayer was simple, that God would help her as a mother.  I was moved by her simple faith to believe for special grace.

The second person was also a young lady.  Her quiet sincerity emanated as I simply asked, “What do you need from our God?”  Without hesitation she said, "My heart is hard and I want once again to feel compassion for others."  Instantly, her heart broke and tears rolled down her cheeks.  “Thank you, Jesus," was the response coming from her lips over and over again.

She continued, "Please pray, I'm desperate!" 

When our Lord was walking the dusty roads and streets of Israeli towns, I am amazed how He found that one obscure individual and ministered to them because they asked boldly.  We are a culture so enamored with big crowds but Jesus was excited about the ONE!  No one was obscure to Him.

My excitement continues to grow as I see answers to my prayers coming quickly.  I would encourage you to be very specific during this fasting and prayer season.  Ask BIG and believe you will receive, for you must never forget, we serve a God who does not withhold any good thing from those who fear him (Psalm 84:11).  "Ask and you will receive" (Matt. 7:7)… that's God's promise!  So ASK!

I'll meet you at the Throne,

Pastor George