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 READ: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

SOAP: Philippians 4:6  

If we were honest, we would probably confess that there have been times in our lives where we have not wanted to or felt like we haven’t been able to pray. Our grief, emotion, anxiety, or fear was so overwhelming that we simply did not have the strength or the words to go to God in prayer. 

In these times, God gives us help when we feel we cannot pray. He gives us the Spirit to intercede for us on our behalf (Romans 8:20). God wants to hear both our praises and our complaints (Psalm 55:16-17). His desire is to know our heart.

The result of going to God in prayer is His presence and His peace. We should not be afraid that we are not ready to go to God. He is always ready to receive us. Christ made us ready to be received, broken as we are. 

What prevents you from approaching God with your concerns? Your Heavenly Father wants you to come to Him with everything. He longs to hear your heart. What do you need to take to the foot of the cross today?

Father God, thank You for giving me access to You through Your Son, Jesus. Thank You that I can come to You weary and broken. Help me pour my heart out to You today, Lord. If I do not have the words, give me Your Spirit to find my voice. Thank You for loving me through everything. In Jesus’ name, Amen.