April 11 The Power of God’s Word
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
-Colossians 4:2 (NLT)
PRAY WITH AWARENESS & GRATITUDE
A poem by ILMA
Do you find yourself overwhelmed with life?
Do you search everywhere but God’s light?
Devote yourself to prayer daily
It will alleviate your burden easily.
Pay attention to what you think
The enemy can steal if you blink
Always be thankful for what you have
Remember that you are always loved.
Many people depend too much on their own strength to make it through life. Every day, we make a lot of little or big decisions and if we never consult God with any of these choices we make, we can end up hurting others and ourselves. Self-will was a major contributor to many adversaries in my life. I was always taught to be independent and self-reliant. When I studied God’s truth, I was surprised to know that I was supposed to depend on God for everything. If I only operate based on my own desires without consulting his plan for me, I run the risk of doing things that will hurt me eventually. Aligning my life’s map with God’s design for my life will make me reap his promises. The bible tells us to devote ourselves in prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. When we do, we follow God’s plan.
PRAYER
Lord, keep me focused on you.
REFLECTION
What happens when someone is aware and thankful?