11/08/2024
An effective prayer - James 5:16
In order for us to have an effective prayer life is to have a real relationship with the Lord, one that glorifies and honors Him.
• Be cleared - Psalms 139:23-24
”Search me, 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.“
Being cleared is a way to make room for God to listen and speak to your heart.
• Be Sincere - Ecclesiastes 5:1-2
”Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.“
We serve a God not just only a god, sincerity is a must because He deserves everything we can offer.
• Believe - James 1:6
”But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.“
Believe and have faith in Him.
• Serve God with Gladness - Psalm 100:2
”Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.“
Be glad because you have Him in your life, you have all you need.
• Serve God in His holiness - 1 Peter 1:15-16
”But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”
Be holy for He Himself is holy, He is our role model and we must be living a life that is holy in His sight.
• Serve God in His Righteousness - Psalm 119:172
”May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.“
Live a righteous life, obey His word.
