1 John 3:21-24, “Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before God, and whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. Whoever keeps his commandments abides in God, and God in him. And by this we know that he abides in us, by the Spirit whom he has given us.”
What would be God’s agenda for your day today? Think about that for a few minutes. As we set out to pray over our day, we need to ask ourselves if we are praying for the things that are on God’s heart for our family, friends, and work. If we are in close fellowship with God and living as His child in honoring Him in obedience, He will lead us to ask for the things that are on His heart as we take up His agenda with our requests. Be aware intercession has been going on for you. Our prayers need to be more than a checklist, as He is our executive planner by the Holy Spirit whom He has given to us.
Do we (I) pray with the Holy Spirit’s leading and His heart instead of (my) our predetermined ideas? That takes some thought to ponder. “Perhaps the fundamental difference between our prayer lists and the prayer concerns we find in the Bible is that we pray about personal problems, while most of the biblical prayers focus on Christ’s purposes. Worship-based prayers set the foundation for something other than “me” prayers, because they start with a “Thee” focus. This changes the nature of how we pray.” Transforming Prayer by Daniel Henderson, page 87. Take a few minutes to think about what the Holy Spirit is leading you to pray about or for? Ask Him.
What activities, projects, communication, and daily interactions do you need to be more Spirit-led? The Holy Spirit is your ultimate executive planner who directs, personally advises, counsels, and brings God’s Word of truth to renew and transform your mind (Romans 12:2) as you read and meditate upon it, thus enabling you to apply God’s Word to your needs.
“When our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts. He knows all things. He knows we are made of dust, that we make promises we can’t keep, and that we are bound to fall and fail. Yet He also knows that we are His and that He has a glorious plan for our lives. The One who knows us best loves us most.” Jon Courson, Application Commentary, New Testament, Heart Attacks, 1 John 3:20, page 1628. Ask God what is on His agenda for your day today as you look to Him as your executive planner who knows the past, the present, and the future. Stay faithful. Believe in the Lord and love His people. Watch God move in your direction.
Listen to Come Jesus Come with string quartet Lyric Video. Stephen McWhirter.