Begging the Lord

[southernbelle47]

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Begging the Lord


The woman was not a Jew. She was Greek, born in Phoenicia, an
area in Syria. The woman begged Jesus to force the demon out
of her daughter.

-- Mark 7:26 (ERV)


KEY THOUGHT:
Are we too proud to beg? Do we have such an elevated view of ourselves
that falling on our knees and begging seems beneath us? Are our
spiritual issues any less in need of Jesus than this lady's concern for
her daughter? What would you NOT do to place yourself before the Lord
and his grace? This woman would not let anything separate her from
Jesus' power to deliver her girl. She was willing to beg! Incredibly,
we don't have to ... even though we often need to!


TODAY'S PRAYER:
O gracious Father, full of mercy and compassion, forgive me when I am
arrogant and proud. Gently humble me and craft me into a vessel fit for
your use in your work which is done for your glory. In Jesus' name.
Amen.


Good morning
This one really hits close to home for me!
I didn't know how to "beg" until 2003.
In that deployment , God woke me up in the middle of the night and I HAD to hit my knees by my bed and beg. This was a time of learning and growing for me . There were very few words coming out of my mouth just weeping and begging for the safety of my son and the guys in Iraq. And The Name of JESUS.
We attended a "Thanksgiving " service last night as Lima Co. praised God for His Goodness. Psalm 100. It was not a memorial service for any in Lima as they ALL came home, but in a way it WAS for the men and women who went before us and secured the peace there in Anbar Providence. Just a little over a year ago many didn't come home alive to their families.
I hope I never forget how to "beg"........Please continue to lift our military families up in prayer.
Nancy
Semper Fi.....always faithful....our God!

[LVT25]

Thank you Nancy. I wish more would use the power of prayer.

[livingfree]

Wonderful post Nancy

I have learned to beg God in the way you described when your Son was sent to Iraq. In the past my begging was more prideful pleading. Wow - am reminded to pray for our dear Sons and Daughters in this war. Thanks for the reminder. We are becoming to "used" to this .....

God help us

Liv