Praying that Pleases God
Read the Bible through:
AM – Numbers 23-24 : PM – Mark 5.21-34
Prayer with Listening
Ecclesiastes 5:1-3
1 “Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil"
Read the Bible through:
AM – Numbers 23-24 : PM – Mark 5.21-34
Prayer with Listening
Ecclesiastes 5:1-3
1 “Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil"
Prayer is communication with God and communication is a two-way street. We speak to God, and God speaks back to us. We are often more concerned with what we have to say to Him than with what He has to say to us. This, says the preacher in Ecclesiastes, is foolish. In fact, the attitude that places our words above God’s wisdom is evil.
The Christian who will be effective in prayer will measure his or her words to God and then pay close attention to what God has to say. The preacher warned against saying too much and listening too little, a problem that stems from not knowing who God is and not believing He will answer.
Listening to God requires both faith and patience. Hebrews 11:6 tells us God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Next time you pray, do more listening than talking. Be still and know that He is God.
Lord, help me to listen for your voice.
