Joni And Friends Daily Devotional 2nd January 2025, Thursday Message
TOPIC: Heartfelt, Honest Prayers
“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” – John 4:24
The most powerful prayer I ever offered was the shortest. After three depressing years of suicidal despair over my paralysis, I prayed, “God if I can’t die, show me how to live, please!”
Things didn’t change overnight, but with that simple prayer my outlook began to change. I realized that I had to take responsibility and face reality head on. With God’s help, I would have to learn how to do the impossible—handle life in a wheelchair.
And did God help! It’s been said that faith may move mountains, but prayer moves God. I’m convinced the Lord was touched deeply by my short, simple prayer. Why? Because I pushed myself out of the way in order to rely on his Spirit; and I told him the honest truth about my desperate desire to live.
You might not have the strength to say much more to God than a simple prayer like mine. God is not looking for a lot of fancy words. He simply wants you to approach him in spirit and in truth. That means heartfelt honesty.
You may not change overnight after you offer a prayer in heartfelt honesty, but change, you will. When we approach God in spirit and in truth, we touch his heart and move him in a special way.
When you offer your earnest prayer to him, mean it! Then observe a change in your outlook. You just might start living the impossible.
PRAYER: Lord of the impossible, I come to you with an open heart. I want to be honest and truthful with you. I expose my life, I share with you my need. Please glorify yourself through all the situations and problems I will face today. And thank you for caring about my prayers.