Pensées sur le Verset du Jour...
Dieu veut que nous recherchions ses bénédictions. Ce n'est pas parce qu'il veut manipuler nos vies, mais parce qu'il aspire à nous bénir et à nous faire savoir que les dons dans nos vies viennent de lui. Cherchons donc sa présence, sa grâce et sa bénédiction.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
God wants us to seek his blessings. This is not because he wants to manipulate our lives, but because he longs to bless us and have us know the gifts in our lives come from him. So let's seek his presence, his grace, and his blessing. As we do, let's remember this promise is in a section of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount where he clearly states that a disciple obeys what God, the Scriptures, and Jesus command. In that context, we can be sure we have what we seek, ask, and knock to receive. When we love and live according to his purposes (Romans 8:28), Jesus' promise is our assurance of the Father's blessing and our Savior's delight as we are empowered by the Holy Spirit.
Ma Prière...
Cher Père, j'ai besoin de ta bénédiction et de tes conseils. S'il te plaît, bénis moi dans plusieurs domaines qui pèsent lourdement sur mon cœur ... (partagez avec Dieu certaines choses qui sont sur votre cœur). De plus, cher Père, j'ai besoin de ta sagesse dans les domaines suivants ... Enfin, cher Dieu, s'il te plaît, indique moi clairement ta présence dans ma vie cette semaine. Je ne doute pas de ton amour pour moi, mais j'ai vraiment besoin d'être rassuré de ta proximité alors que je fais face aux défis qui se présentent à moi en ce moment. Au nom de Jésus, je prie. Amen.
My Prayer...
Dear Father, I yearn for your blessing and guidance. I need your presence and blessing in several specific areas of my life that weigh heavily on my heart... (share with God some things that are on your heart). In addition, dear Father, I need your wisdom in the following matters... Finally, dear God, please make your presence in my life very clear to me this week. I don't doubt your love for me, but I sometimes need reassurance of your nearness as I face the challenges that lie before me. Please hear me asking for your nearness, see my search for your way in this world, and open the door to my knocking on your door of grace as I seek your blessing. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.



