We can sing lyrics of songs from our mouth, but if we don't believe what we are singing, it's really empty praise. When we read the word of God and doubt what we are reading, it's just empty words on a page. What then becomes of our prayer life when we talk to God? It would probably sound like doubt behind what we are praying for. It all becomes lifeless. Not praying with the authority and power that Jesus said we have.
Worship music has always set my heart on fire. That is why I love to blog. I look at every word as a prayer, as praise, as worship. I know He's listening and smiling because I BELIEVE!
I mean look at this chorus: "The Name of Jesus will be my fortress. No power on heaven or earth could ever stand against it. I fear no evil. I will take courage, for all creation will bow before Him." It's lyrics from my lips with belief behind every word. That makes it praise and worship to the King of my heart.
Look at what Jesus tells us in His word in Matthew 28:18, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me." Jesus said that! Look at Luke 10:19, "Behold, I have given YOU authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you." Did you get that?? Read it again to yourself! I will live the rest of my life believing that! But I also have to walk in it, and sometimes I fail because of my thoughts. But praise Jesus, it's not for long.
Believing all Jesus is, all He says in His word, and walking this life in all that He died to give me, will make my prayer life powerful! James 5:16..."The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." This is how I want to live the rest of my days, and encouraging others to believe and not doubt.
Powerful and effective! To think, at the mention of His Name, enemies scatter!!!
Much love
Kim D
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