Title
God Hears You
Scripture
The Lord said to him: "I have heard your prayer and your supplication that you have made before Me."
(1 Kings 9:3)
Devotional
God does hear our prayers and supplications. Prayer is our communing with God. It is the phone line to heaven. Supplication is humbly, yet boldly, appealing to God for a need or request. I love Philippians 4:6, "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God."(1)
Remember, prayer is more than asking. It is the act of worship, fellowship and communion with the very Creator of the universe. It is time spent with God-talking with Him and enjoying His company. Supplication is a time that follows worship. It is when we make our request. God already knows what we want and need;(2) nevertheless, He wants us to ask believing. This we are to do, giving thanks both in word and attitude. God heard Solomon because of his righteousness; He hears us because of Christ's righteousness in us.
(1) Philippians 4:6, (2) Matthew 6:32
Text For The Day
1 Kings 9:3: The Lord said to him: “I have heard your prayer and your supplication that you have made before Me.”
Thought For The Day
“Prayer is central to the lives of countless Americans, including Laura’s and mine. We have been blessed by the prayers of millions of Americans. We could ask for no greater gift from our countrymen.” George W. Bush, from The East Room, May 2, 2002 (National Day of Prayer), quoted in Presidential Prayer Team Newsletter.
Questions To Ponder
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Does God hear the prayers of every creature?
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Does He hear yours?
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How much time do you give to communing with the Father? How much time do you give to listening as well as making petitions?
Morning Study Guide
Defining: “Supplication”: Praying earnestly with all humility. To entreat the favor of God as unto a loving merciful Father.
Referencing: “Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear,” Psalm 10:17.
Applying: Pray. Pray at least seven minutes a day (in a row), preferably in the morning. Pray over meals, at the beginning of meetings, with friends and family. Pray spontaneously. Pray formally. Pray often. Pray aloud. Pray silently. Consider writing your prayers. By all means, pray.