This is not a new song. In fact it's several years old, but still is good. Does that mean it's a classic?
Pray For Me
by Michael W. Smith
Here is where the road divides
Here is where we realize
The sculpting of the Father's great design
Thru time you've been a friend to me
But time is now the enemy
I wish we didn't have to say goodbye
But I know the road He chose for me
Is not the road He chose for you
So as we chase the dreams were after
Chorus:
Pray for me and I'll pray for you
Pray that we will keep the common ground
Won't you pray for me and I'll pray for you
And one day love will bring us back around again
Painted on our tapestry
We see the way it has to be
Weaving thru the laughter and the tears
But love will be the tie that binds us
To the time we leave behind us
Memories will be our souvenirs
And I know that thru it all
The hardest part of love is letting go
But there's a greater love that holds us
Chorus
Words and Music by Michael W. Smith
Thursday, August 30
Yours For the Asking
If we lack wisdom, we can ask for it from God!
God always does the right things right. So we can know for sure that He gives in the right way. Specifically, He has promised to give wisdom liberally – generously – abundantly – pressed down, shaken together and running over. And He will not scold us for making a request.
Have you ever received a gift that was spoiled because of the way it was given? Maybe someone gave with the idea of getting back more than he gave. Some givers give only to keep the recipient under obligation. These attitudes can ruin the gift. God does not give this way. He gives because He loves to give to us, His children. He has no ulterior motives when He gives.
Ask in the right way. We don’t necessarily mean using the right technical jargon to automatically get what we want. This means asking without doubting the ability and the desire of the giver to give. Are you confident of the power of God and His desire and willingness to give? James says if we doubt we are double-minded and unstable. If we doubt, we literally are like a man with two souls – one soul that believes and another soul that does not believe. Not a good thing.
In the Old Testament, Solomon’s request for wisdom was pleasing to God – 1 Kings 3:7-12. What exactly is this wisdom?
First, we should be careful to separate wisdom from knowledge. Knowledge involves information, facts, details, specifics about something. Wisdom is the ability or the insight to properly use those facts in the best way. Wisdom is understanding or perception that is helpful in using knowledge, but wisdom in itself is not knowledge. Failure to understand this distinction has led many into error. Some people believe that our current passage teaches that God will give knowledge concerning His Will in answer to prayer. But knowledge comes through His Word. If we want to know the Will of God we must carefully study the Word of God. He reveals Himself and His will through His Word.
Then, as we read His Word, the wisdom to properly use His Word can be received through prayer. Prayer will help the child of God properly face trials and turn difficulty into victory. How should the child of God pray? The true prayer is the prayer that is asked in faith with no doubt. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Without faith, God will not answer prayer. Think about it; why should God listen to and consider answering our prayers if He knows we do not believe He is able or willing to answer them?
Finally, when we have the correct information and the proper (Biblical) point of view of trials, we can see that good can come from a bad situation. We can understand that tough trials can bring good results. Instead of running from the bad situation, work through it. We often pray, “God, will you get me out of here?!” Maybe the appropriate prayer would be, “God, will you help me get through this?”
God’s desire is for us to grow and mature and be strong. He offers to us the right tools that we need to become mature and strong. Let’s use those tools to build what He wants. Then we’ll see that even trials can bring joy into the Christian life.
Let’s have a cold glass of lemonade. I’ll buy one for everyone. How you all share it is your problem. Ha ha.
God always does the right things right. So we can know for sure that He gives in the right way. Specifically, He has promised to give wisdom liberally – generously – abundantly – pressed down, shaken together and running over. And He will not scold us for making a request.
Have you ever received a gift that was spoiled because of the way it was given? Maybe someone gave with the idea of getting back more than he gave. Some givers give only to keep the recipient under obligation. These attitudes can ruin the gift. God does not give this way. He gives because He loves to give to us, His children. He has no ulterior motives when He gives.
Ask in the right way. We don’t necessarily mean using the right technical jargon to automatically get what we want. This means asking without doubting the ability and the desire of the giver to give. Are you confident of the power of God and His desire and willingness to give? James says if we doubt we are double-minded and unstable. If we doubt, we literally are like a man with two souls – one soul that believes and another soul that does not believe. Not a good thing.
In the Old Testament, Solomon’s request for wisdom was pleasing to God – 1 Kings 3:7-12. What exactly is this wisdom?
First, we should be careful to separate wisdom from knowledge. Knowledge involves information, facts, details, specifics about something. Wisdom is the ability or the insight to properly use those facts in the best way. Wisdom is understanding or perception that is helpful in using knowledge, but wisdom in itself is not knowledge. Failure to understand this distinction has led many into error. Some people believe that our current passage teaches that God will give knowledge concerning His Will in answer to prayer. But knowledge comes through His Word. If we want to know the Will of God we must carefully study the Word of God. He reveals Himself and His will through His Word.
Then, as we read His Word, the wisdom to properly use His Word can be received through prayer. Prayer will help the child of God properly face trials and turn difficulty into victory. How should the child of God pray? The true prayer is the prayer that is asked in faith with no doubt. Without faith it is impossible to please God. Without faith, God will not answer prayer. Think about it; why should God listen to and consider answering our prayers if He knows we do not believe He is able or willing to answer them?
Finally, when we have the correct information and the proper (Biblical) point of view of trials, we can see that good can come from a bad situation. We can understand that tough trials can bring good results. Instead of running from the bad situation, work through it. We often pray, “God, will you get me out of here?!” Maybe the appropriate prayer would be, “God, will you help me get through this?”
God’s desire is for us to grow and mature and be strong. He offers to us the right tools that we need to become mature and strong. Let’s use those tools to build what He wants. Then we’ll see that even trials can bring joy into the Christian life.
Let’s have a cold glass of lemonade. I’ll buy one for everyone. How you all share it is your problem. Ha ha.
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