Seven Things to Ask God

Northwest Georgia- "God's Country" :)

How often do we come before the Lord requesting better health, greater wealth, and deeper happiness in life? While these things are not bad things in themselves, they are not God's main priorities for our lives. Above all else, He desires to make us holy, or theologically speaking, to sanctify us.

Here is a list of prayers that I have prayed for myself throughout the years and I would like to encourage you to do so, as well. Rest assured, God is faithful to answer our genuine prayers to be more like Him. 

1. Lord, give me wisdom.

James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."

2. Lord, help me to love what You love and hate what You hate. 

Romans 12:9 "Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good."

3. Lord, give me a hunger and thirst for Your Word. 

Psalms 42:1,2 "As the deer longs for the water brooks, so my soul longs for Thee, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God..." 

4. Lord, point out anything in my life that is offensive to You. 

Psalm 139:23-24 "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."

5. Lord, may I desire Your will, above all else. 

Luke 22:42 "Father if You are willing, remove this cup from Me. Nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done."

6. Lord, give me a sensitivity to the whispers of the Holy Spirit. 

John 10:27 "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me."

7. Lord, enable me to love others. 

1 Corinthians 13:2 "If I have faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing".

What do you feel is important to ask of the Lord?

Be set apart, ya'll!
~Charity~