A COMPASSION REVOLUTION

All You Need is … Trust!

What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary for their body, what use is that? Even so faith, if it has no works, is dead, being by itself. James 2:14-17 (NASB)

Prayer is an essential part of our relationship with God. If we are living by a faith that is alive, it begins with communion with God. Imagine with me for a moment being married to someone with whom you never speak. It would be impossible to know their thoughts or their ways. The same is true with God.

Prayer is communication with God and gives us an opportunity to known Him. It helps as we read His Word and talk with Him daily to understand his ways. As we do, we can have a living faith.

Tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer. There are a couple of opportunities to pray with fellow believers around the county. This is the announcement Wayne Proctor sent yesterday:

“1.  7:45 a.m. at Gates Co. High School, outside around the flagpole. If it is raining, I expect we’ll meet inside in the gym. This is being led by the FCA group, Susan Brown and Kay Barker as sponsors. Being present is a great witness to the students.

2.  12 noon at the Gates Co. Courthouse, meeting in the courtroom. We will be praying for 7 different areas of need and concern, such as government, education, and churches. Please invite your friends and fellow members of community and civic groups.”

Today’s Prayer

Dear Lord,

Thank You for the opportunity to speak with You on a regular basis. It gives me great comfort to know that I can bring all my cares to You. Please help me to hear as You speak to me in Your Word. Having heard, give me the strength to obey.  In Jesus Name, Amen.