Praying God’s Word is Praying God’s Promises Robert Schaetzle
“Come and see the works of God, Who is awesome in His deeds toward the sons of men. Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His lovingkindness from me.” Psalm 66:5, 20 NASB
Many years past, I committed to spending an hour a day, beginning each morning in prayer. Now, there are days when two hours pass effortlessly, listening to the Lord speak to me.
We read from the gospel’s when our Lord would spend all night by Himself out on the hillside listening to His Father speak to Him.
Prayer is more ‘listening’ than speaking.
One of the reasons I memorize God’s word is because I know I’m memorizing our Lord’s promises to me. His promises might be blessings of favored grace or promises of admonition and correction. Either way, they’re measures of His love.
If we’re to Fight the Good Fight of Faith, as encouraged by the Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 6:12, we need to be equipped with the ‘shield of faith’ and the ‘sword of the Spirit which is the word of God’ -Ephesians 6: 16, 17.
Putting on the armor of God each day readies His resources for our times of need. When the abiding presence of God’s word [His authority] and His promises dwell in our hearts by faith, confidence to share His love and our new life in Him is abundant.
Be challenged! Take up your cross daily by purposing a minimum of one hour of prayer each morning. This intimate time with our Father makes all the difference in resolute wisdom and spiritual discernment for our daily decisions. Wisdom that will often redeem time spent in prayer.
Robert lives in Sunnyvale, CA serving in a ‘Sharing and Caring’ ministry. Contact | 
