Believe in Prayer -Just Do It

The High Priest Who Cried Out in Pain

Now that we know what we have—Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God—let’s not let it slip through our fingers. We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all—all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. (Hebrews 4:14-16 MSG)

Don't you love reading this version of the Hebrews text? We are given permission to seek God's Son for help. We are encouraged to take advantage of the fact that Jesus has God's ear. We are assured that Jesus understands what we might be going through because He has been through very tough times as well.

The Message version helps me to understand I can approach Jesus for whatever I need, I can call out to Him and He will hear me and respond. He is ready and willing to give me the desires of my heart. Sound corny? Think this is not likely?

Talking to God or His Son, is the practice of praying. Conversing with Jesus

throughout the day, is one way to pray continually (1 Thessalonians 5:17). We get to know someone by talking to them. We build relationships when we share with one another. Praying accomplishes this.

What has been your experience with asking Jesus for help? Do you ask often? Do you pray with great expectation? I am learning to pray, believing it has already happened.  What do you think of that?  Want to give it a try? 

Won't you share a prayer story, tell what your journey has been like?

Hebrews 4:14-5:10