As a follower of Jesus my LORD, I am convinced that far too many “Christians” spend far too little time praising our LORD and far too much time petitioning Him. They pray when all seems hopeless. After exhausting all other options - they pray. And God in His mercy and His love is faithful to answer such prayers, but I wonder…

How many prayers begin with - Oh God, I need….. Oh God, help me…. Instead of “Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name.”

As a follower of Jesus my LORD, I am also convinced that we as believers do not really understand the power, strength, peace and joy that is ours as children of God. We fail to comprehend the magnitude of His power and live in the valley more often than on the mountain tops. We focus on problems instead of praises. We see temporal, He sees eternal. We see defeat, He sees victory. He wants relationship, we want resolution - NOW!

I pray we will become completely committed, sold out followers of Jesus our Saviour and our LORD. Regardless of what we see or hear, regardless of what happens in our life or in the life of those we love, regardless of circumstances, it is my prayer that we will trust Him, love Him, appreciate Him, revere Him and live each day standing on the promises of God.

“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus... let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful." Hebrews 10:19-23