"You have not, because you ask not." (James 4:2b AKJV)
As I look over my shoulder, I'm grateful for the miracles God has done, and I'm keenly aware of the fact that every miracle has a genealogy. If you trace those miracles all the way back to their origin, you'll find a prayer circle. Miracles are the by-product of prayers that were prayed by you or for you. And that should be all the motivation you need to pray.
God has determined that certain expressions of His power will only be expressed in response to prayer. Simply put, God won't do it unless you pray it. We have not because we ask not, or maybe I should say, we have not because we circle not. The greatest tragedy in life is the prayers that go unanswered because they go unasked.
-- Mark Batterson in The Circle Maker
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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I’ll be sharing this at our church Elder meeting tonight.
ReplyDeleteGreg Walters, Wisconsin
This day's offering is one of those great ones that really say something extra powerful and meaningful. Thanks!!! And, peace, Nancy Lanman (Wisconsin)
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