PRAYERS ALONE ARE NEVER ENOUGH (10)
TIMES OF REFRESHING DAILY DEVOTIONAL www.thefountspring.org
DATE: TUESDAY, 25 JUNE 2024
Prayer is where we seek God’s guidance and inspiration, but action is where we demonstrate our commitment and dedication. Imagine a writer who dreams of authoring a best-selling novel that will touch hearts and inspire minds. They pray fervently for creativity, wisdom, and success in their writing journey. However, despite their prayers, they never sit down to write, outline their story, or edit their drafts. The writer’s prayer is important, but without the dedication to write and refine their work, the novel will never come to life.
SCRIPTURE: “A sluggard’s appetite is never filled, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.” — Proverbs 13:4 (NIV)
REFRESHING FOR THE DAY: So, beloved, our spiritual lives function similarly. We may pray for creativity, success, and impact, but God calls us to actively engage and develop the gifts He has given us. Just as the writer must dedicate time and effort to create their novel, we must take intentional steps to pursue and develop our talents and dreams. Think about the areas in your life where you’ve been seeking God’s guidance and success. Are you actively taking steps to pursue and develop those dreams? Reflect on how you can combine your prayers with deliberate action and effort. Stay Refreshed!
NOTE THIS: Just as the writer must dedicate time and effort to create their novel, we must engage actively in pursuing and developing our talents for God’s purposes. Embrace the discipline of creative effort alongside your prayers, trusting that God will use your work to make an impact and inspire others.
RESPONSIBILITY: What dreams or creative projects have you been praying about? Are you also investing time and effort to develop and pursue them? It’s time to start writing your story, trusting that God will bless your dedication and creativity.
PRAYER: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the dreams and talents You place within us. Help us to understand that while prayer is essential, so is our commitment to act and develop our gifts. Grant us the discipline to pursue our creative endeavors and the wisdom to seek Your guidance in our efforts. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
PROPHETIC WORD: May our work be blessed and our stories touch hearts according to God’s will. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
BIBLE TEXTS: Proverbs 13:4
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