Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Praying

When we pray the whole Trinity is involved and has a part in taking up our requests and our care.

God the Father:

“God is…a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).

“Pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly” (Matthew 6:6).

The Lord:

“The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God” (Philippians 4:5).

The Spirit:

“The Spirit itself maketh intercession for us” (Romans 8:2).

“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit” (Ephesians 6:18).

The whole Godhead is interested in us, and as a result we should “give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always…” (Colossians 1:3).