Conversation With God: The Power Of Prevailing PrayerSample

Fixing Our Thoughts on Jesus

To fix our thoughts and hearts on Jesus, as we are encouraged to do in Hebrews 3:1, is to relate intimately and lovingly to him. It will mean focusing our spiritual eyes and the emotions of our heart on the person of Jesus, not just his position. Fixing our thoughts on Jesus will result in submission to him. It will mean moving beyond our rational beliefs about the historical Jesus and seeing him and all that he is as a contemporary and present Savior. He can be trusted!

So, fix your eyes on Jesus. Imagine the Savior sitting on the throne of Heaven at the right hand of God. He is the King of kings and the earth is his footstool. Psalm 104:1 tells us that he is robed with honor and majesty. Let the eyes of your heart see the beautiful throne room, his majestic robes, and his royal stature. Often, you see Christ’s position and your thoughts align with the beliefs about the Savior, but that’s not the same as fixing your thoughts on the person of Jesus.

Pause now and fix the eyes of your heart on the character and person of Jesus. Imagine Christ saying these words just to you: “I am the One who sits on heaven’s throne, but I love to call you my friend (John 15:15). My name is the Most High, the King of all the earth, but you can come to me any time you desire. I am ready to listen to what you have to say. In fact, I lean in to hear your prayers" (Psalm 47:2; 17:6).

Take the next few moments to thank the Father for being your ultimate provider. Share your gratitude for how he has met your needs according to his riches in glory (Philippians 4:19). Yield yourself to a life of bold and believing prayer. Trust him with your present and future.

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