Thursday’s Musings – Heart in Hand

Updated and used 3-10-20
Thursday’s Musings – Heart in Hand

Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I’ve been studying 1 Timothy 2:1-7 for this Sunday’s sermon. The focus of the scripture is on praying for others especially the king and those in power.  As I expanded upon the message I thought about all the prayers I’ve lifted this week both publically as the pastor and in my private prayer life.  It came to me that to pray earnestly for one’s self or others can be described as putting one’s heart in God’s hands.  In my mind's eye I saw strong cupped hands gently holding a heart.  We can pray this way because we have trust that our God desires us to pray and hears our prayers.  1 John 5:14 says, “And this is the confidence that we have toward him, that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us.”

Lord, today we place our hearts in your hands. We pray that you hear our deepest concerns and strongest desires and answer our prayers and supplications according to your great love and wisdom.  We lift this prayer in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Blessings,
Paige