‘“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the Lord . “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine. For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.’ Isaiah 55:8-9(NLT)
‘“You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.’ Matthew 7:9-11(NLT)
‘Bend down, O Lord , and hear my prayer; answer me, for I need your help.’ Psalms 86:1(NLT)
Devotional Content:
Here’s an idea for you to think about: If we knew everything that God knows, we would answer our prayers exactly like God does. Let that soak in. We see life through our eyes and pray accordingly. God sees the big picture and answers accordingly. If we truly believe that God is good, which He is, then we need to believe that His answers to our prayers are perfect for us.
When Nancy and I talk about things we would like to pray for or need to pray for, the list can be a little overwhelming. What about you and your spouse? What would your list look like? Even if your list may seem a little (or a lot) overwhelming, try this. First, keep your prayer list, pray, and trust our good God to answer every prayer perfectly for you. Second, pick one thing for the two of you to pray about. Use the following questions as your criteria for this “one thing”: Is it something only God can do? From what you know about the Bible, is your “one thing” something that God would want for you? Are you willing to do your part? When God answers, how will you respond to Him? Will you look for other blessings that come your way from God in this process? What is your “one thing” in prayer that God will use to change your marriage?
Today’s One Thing: Pray that God will use the “one thing” you are praying for to change your marriage.
from One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day by Dr. Kim Kimberling