Joy

Constantly praying with joy
in every one of my prayers for all of you.
(Philippians 1:4, NRS)

Good Morning,

Tricia, Tiffany, and Timothy were flying back home yesterday when the pilot announced they would have to turn back. The flight crew detected a problem with the plane and determined they had to turn around. They landed safely and entered into the problem of finding another flight home. While it was an interruption to their plans, we believe the plan of God overrides any and all circumstances. We prayed for their safety throughout the weekend, especially yesterday morning. Without doubt, God uses our prayers to work in and through this world.

The Apostle Paul expressed the joy that occurs through praying for others in Philippians 1:4--

Constantly praying with joy: Joy is a component of the heart within the individual who knows “all is well” because God is in control. Joy, received through trusting God, is a gift that is not controlled by emotions or circumstances. Nehemiah (8:10) defined joy as strength ("The joy of the Lord is your strength").

In every one of my prayers for all of you: God uses our individual prayers as a vehicle for His power to work specifically within the lives of others. In other words, prayer allows us to directly access the power of God. Joy is produced within the belief and knowledge that God uses prayer to work through individual lives throughout the world.

Experience joy.
Pray for others.
Give thanks for God working in and through your prayer.

Learning with you to pray with joy.

Kerrie

(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)