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It’s interesting what happens
when someone goes to prayer.
Daniel’s prayer was answered
and an angel hastened there.
We know that God was listening.
The angels listened too.
And one of them was sent to him
to make his prayer come true.
Daniel was a humble man who
prayed to God Most High.
The High and Holy One who lives
and will not ever die.
He saw Daniel was humble; his
spirit was contrite.
So Gabriel was sent to him to
show what’s not in sight.
He came and showed the future
and when the Christ would come.
His answer was so accurate, it
makes us all go dumb.
The “history” of the future was
told so perfectly,
It even showed the date when
Christ would start His ministry!
We wonder why this happened.
But few will pay the price.
A broken and repentant heart,
must be the sacrifice.
For God speaks to the humble.
The arrogant don’t hear.
The people with this attitude,
the Lord will not draw near.
We know He keeps His distance
from people who are proud.
It seems that only humble men,
will ever be allowed,
To draw near to the Father.
It’s the repentant heart,
That Father God is seeking. He
doesn’t even start,
To speak to haughty people.
It’s just a waste of time,
To think that they will hear
from Him. Their prayers aren’t worth a dime.
But if you will stay humble and
submit to God Most High;
He’ll hear each word you utter
so that your heartfelt cry,
Will certainly be honoured; and
you will know His care.
Perhaps He’ll send an angel to
meet with you right there.
So give the Lord your worries.
He knows them anyway.
Trust that He will care for you
on each and every day.
Know He is forgiving; His steadfast love abounds.
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Ask for grace to come to Him
and listen for the sounds,
Of that which He will send you;
It might not be this week;
But He has said He will be
found by those who truly seek!
He’ll answer you in trouble.
For you He’ll undertake.
And since He is the only God, He’s
constantly awake!
He’ll grant you your petition.
He’ll give His perfect peace.
Though you may be in trouble,
He’ll grant you your release.
So let us change our attitude
to seeking Him in prayer.
Remember He’s the only God. The
others just aren’t there!
Jim Strickland – Written Thursday, 13 October 2011
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