If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
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Daniel had a prayer life based on God's word. He allowed the word of God to stir His heart to pray according to the covenant that God had made with the nation of Israel. Friend, what stirs your heart to prayer? Is it a trial or a tragedy, or is it based on a persistent pursuit of your personal relationship with Jesus based on God's word? You see, God has spoken to us in His word in so many ways. When we speak His word in prayer, allowing the Spirit to keep our hearts in line with His word, then we have a greater connection with Him and with answers to prayer in our lives also.

We should pray with a biblical mindset, persisting in passion, regularly, rather than only speaking with God in times of crisis. The good news, friend, is that the Lord loves us enough to connect with us in that crisis, problem, or trial, but loves us too much to allow us to remain satisfied with only communicating in a time of need. He wants us to intercede, to grow in love for Him, and love for others. This is a special place and privilege that the new covenant, found in Jesus Christ, provides us. We have full access to pursue our Heavenly Father at all times.

Life Lesson: Stay soaked in the Scriptures and the Spirit so the substance of our prayers reflects the Savior.

Lord,
Thank you that I can turn to You and find forgiveness. Thank You that Your word speaks to many different areas of my life, where I am now, and where You desire to lead me. Please give me the grace to continue to pursue You, whether the times are good or bad, and that You will always be glorified in my life.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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