My Morning Prayer: The Promises of Prayer, Rest 2

My Morning Prayer: The Promises of Prayer, Rest 2
-Roy Lessin and Marina Bromley

As we continue in the series, the Promises of Prayer, we are going to focus on praying through difficult things that combat our times of rest, such as battles, during difficulties at work and in struggling with daily and seasonal burdens. May the questions and scriptures below serve as a reminder of His desire to be with us—by our side, at our call, surrounding us in the hills, constantly keeping watch over those He loves (you and me!).
-Marina

The Promises of Prayer, Rest 2
-Roy Lessin

How can you be in a battle and be at rest? 
It’s not your battle! God doesn’t lose the battles He fights.

And Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace" (Exodus 14:13-14 NKJV).

You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you" (2 Chronicles 20:17 NKJV).

How can you work and be at rest?
Take Jesus’s yoke!

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light" (Matthew 11:28-30 NKJV).

Prayer is God’s way for you to release your burdens and cast away all your cares.

Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail) (Psalm 55:22 AMP).

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully (1 Peter 5:7 AMP).

There is the story of a poor man who had no wagon or donkey to carry his heavy bundles.  He had to carry the load on his back and walk many miles with his burdens to the village.  A wealthy man with a large wagon rode by.  Seeing the poor man struggle with his burdens, he stopped and offered the man a ride.  The poor man was more than grateful to have his burden eased.

After traveling some time, the wealthy man noticed that his companion was sitting with his bundles still upon his shoulders.  “Why don’t you put your belongings down,” Asked the wealthy man.  “There is plenty of room in my wagon to lay your burdens down.  Are they not heavy?”

“Indeed they are,” sighed the poor man. “But you have been more than gracious to offer me a ride and I do not wish to take advantage of you by weighing down your wagon.”

Often, He will answer your prayer in the same way you would if you knew what HE KNEW.

Refuse to walk through any door that takes you outside the company of three of your best friends, Peace, Rest, Hope…trusting in the Lord will keep your heart and mind in the right company.

My Morning Prayer
-Marina Bromley

Thank You Lord for being a strong tower who will not falter or fail. Thank You for doing battle on my behalf, for teaching me to be still, waiting on You to move, and laying my burdens down at your feet. I do not need to keep companionship with my worries and anxieties! You are fully aware of all that is happening in my life, my home, family, church, community, my work and this world. I lay each of these areas down at your feet, knowing that my cares are your concerns, and that you will watch over me and the things of the world, and that you care for me affectionately. May your will be done in your perfect time, and may that be enough for me. Teach me to trust you to handle each area of concern, as I know you will deal appropriately with each space of anxiety in my heart and mind. I release all of this to you, God. Work your ways and may your will be done. In Jesus's holy name, amen.

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