Prayer ExerciseExercise:
Write down the attributes of God that you want manifested in your own life – peace, joy, longsuffering, patience, love, mercy, thanksgiving, mercy, grace, etc… _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ During your day, begin to praise Him for these attributes. For example, if you want patience begin praising Him for HIS patience toward you. If you want to love others with kindheartedness, begin thanking Him for His Loving-Kindness toward you. You see, we cannot give away what we don’t have. It really works. These attributes become a part of your nature. It’s a long life venture but one worth exploring as it is a way that leads to the abundant life in Him. I will not be fair if I don’t tell you that some of these attributes come through testing. So don’t be surprised and taken off guard when something begins happening in your life to “test your patience”, or “test your love toward your neighbor.” Now choose one person and write down things you want changed in them. (Be sure that what you ask are aligned with scripture.) _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Now pray for this person but keep it between you and God. Keep this prayer to yourself and wait upon God. If your prayer is in line with scripture for that person, God will begin a change in them. If this person is a believer it may not take very long to see the manifestations of your prayers, however, if this person is not a Christian or a slow believer, it may take a little longer. Here’s an opportunity to gain one of God’s attributes praising Him for “long-suffering." |