One Thing

I think if you could only ask God for one thing in your prayers the one that would be most effective would be that you and others would fall in love with Him and His Word. I believe that is one of the most life-changing prayers, both for you and for others.

I've always been drawn to the idea of changing the world. Not so much because I believe that I can, but I love the idea of doing something bigger with my life than just the everyday routine. The incredible part of prayer is that it allows us the opportunity to approach the Creator, the One Who is able to affect change. What a great gift!

I have often thought how hard it would be to have the ear of a high official. To not only have them listen to your requests and ideas, but also to be willing and able to act upon them. We have something much greater than a high official's ear. We are able to go to the One who created us, Who calls the stars by name, and Who notices when even a sparrow falls. He is in the big picture, and at the same time in all of the details, and He allows us to come to Him in prayer, seek His wisdom, and give Him glory.

The thing about praying that we and others will fall in love with Him is that it encompasses so much. It is the first and greatest command, and if we learn to live it out the others will surely follow. Love is a multitude of things. It is obedience. (John 14:15) It is patient, and kind, It doesn't envy, or boast. It is not proud or self-seeking. It does not take offense. It is not easily angered. It doesn't delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Love never fails. (See 1 Corinthians 13:4-8)

It is easy to look around and see all the evil in this world and get discouraged, but I believe if we would make this a daily prayer we could see that the world at least to an extent can be changed, because we serve a mighty God who is able to do great works. Often He is simply waiting for us to ask.