Welcome to Every Thought Captive, I’m Phil Steiger.
When you go to God in prayer and have something to ask of him, how does your prayer usually begin? When you need something from God, what is typical of the content and structure of your prayer? If you are anything like me, you usually spend your time with God asking for things. There is nothing wrong with this kind of prayer, but we can learn something from the prophet Jeremiah. In chapter 32, he is confused about a real estate transaction and wants clarification from God.
We should note, though, that his actual request is at the end of his prayer. Jeremiah first spends several minutes praising God and declaring his glory. By focusing his prayer in this way, he put his attention on what was important—on God and not his confusion. This kind of focus in my prayer life can not only change my perspective but can bring a powerful measure of peace to my soul. When you pray this week, try beginning with God.
This has been Every Thought Captive, a Christian worldview minute sponsored by Quail Lake Community Church. For more information, please visit quaillake.org.
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