Love God Greatly: Growing Through PrayerSample

SOAP – Isaiah 6:5 Isaiah when faced with the holiness of God was made utterly aware of his own sin and failings. The presence of our Holy Almighty God reminds us why we need a Savior. A believer’s heart must be so inclined towards the Lord through prayer, so that we will quickly and easily confess those things in our lives that do not glorify Him. So many distractions in this world and in this culture threaten to pull us away from God. We are constantly bombarded by viewpoints, images, and ideals that contradict those in the Bible. It is easy to find our hearts straying from God and towards those things that satisfy our flesh, our appetite, and our desires. Believers must remain diligent and steadfast in seeking God and keeping His desires for us forefront in our minds. In what areas of your life are you prone to wander and stray from God’s Word? Will you begin today to place more value and time spent in prayer and memorization of Scriptures to assist, guide, and redirect yourself if you happen to stray? Father God, cleanse my heart of the things that do not reflect You. Create in me a willingness to learn and memorize Your Word so that I may do your will. When my heart strays, take hold of me quickly and guide me back to You. Remind me daily that prayer and Your Holy Word is my lifeline and my connection to You. In Jesus' name. Amen.