Day 14: Foreclosure

My profession puts me in contact with people from across the state that are experiencing financial problems. In a high percentage of these instances, the consumer is faced with the reality of losing their house through foreclosure. More often than not, their situation has been caused by not taking the time to sit down and complete a budget to determine how much they can really afford.

In a similar way, we are like these homeowners in our prayer life with God. We don’t always budget the time we should to speak with Him to offer prayers of thanks, prayers seeking forgiveness, prayers for healing those that are sick, and prayers of comfort for those that are hurting for various reasons.

Jesus provides so many examples for us of different times that prayer can be used when facing some of these situations. He prayed when he was troubled, in Matthew 26:39, "And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”

In Mark 11:25, Jesus teaches us to pray for forgiveness, not only for ourselves, but for others “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.”

Similarly, in Matthew 5:44, Jesus teaches us, “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…”

Finally, Jesus speaks of praying at all times in Luke 18:1, "And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.”

Let’s budget time everyday to speak with God in prayer so we don’t face spiritual foreclosure and lose our Heavenly home! As the old song says, “Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord, Abide in Him always, And feed on his Word.”

Written by Alan Smith, a deacon at Mt. Juliet

# posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Saturday, November 27, 2010

Comments:

Spiritual Foreclosure fits also with the thought that we collectively are the Lord's temple. We, the church, become the place He dwells (Eph 2:19-22). If He forecloses on us, we cease to be His dwelling place, His temple - that would be the ultimate "Abandoned Home." What if a congregation stopped taking the responsibility of prayer seriously and God abandoned them? Would He? What is “taking it seriously?”

Alan, the way you tied all this in really makes us think.
Thanks.
See you all tomorrow!
David

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David R. Shannon : November 27, 2010 at 6:02 PM



Day 14: Foreclosure My profession puts me in contact with people from across the state that are experiencing financial problems. In a high percentage of these instances, the consumer is faced with the reality of losing their house through foreclosure. More often than not, their situation has been caused by not taking the time to sit down and complete a budget to determine how much they can really afford. In a similar way, we are like these homeowners in our prayer life with God. We don’t always budget the time we should to speak with Him to offer prayers of thanks, prayers seeking forgiveness, prayers for healing those that are sick, and prayers of comfort for those that are hurting for various reasons. Jesus provides so many examples for us of different times that prayer can be used when facing some of these situations. He prayed when he was troubled, in Matthew 26:39, "And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” In Mark 11:25, Jesus teaches us to pray for forgiveness, not only for ourselves, but for others “And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” Similarly, in Matthew 5:44, Jesus teaches us, “But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you…” Finally, Jesus speaks of praying at all times in Luke 18:1, "And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.” Let’s budget time everyday to speak with God in prayer so we don’t face spiritual foreclosure and lose our Heavenly home! As the old song says, “Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord, Abide in Him always, And feed on his Word.” Written by Alan Smith, a deacon at Mt. Juliet # posted by JP @ 12:01 AM on Saturday, November 27, 2010 Comments: Spiritual Foreclosure fits also with the thought that we collectively are the Lord's temple. We, the church, become the place He dwells (Eph 2:19-22). If He forecloses on us, we cease to be His dwelling place, His temple - that would be the ultimate "Abandoned Home." What if a congregation stopped taking the responsibility of prayer seriously and God abandoned them? Would He? What is “taking it seriously?” Alan, the way you tied all this in really makes us think. Thanks. See you all tomorrow! David # posted by David R. Shannon : November 27, 2010 at 6:02 PM Post a Comment << Home	Mt. Juliet Church of Christ 1940 N. Mt. Juliet Road P.O.Box 248 Mt.Juliet, TN 37122-0248 (615)758-2274 Fax:615-754-2351 Email Worship Services: Sunday Early Worship: 8AM Sunday Bible Study: 9:15AM Sunday Late Worship: 10:15AM Night Worship: 6PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7PM Past Archives: November 2010 December 2010

Day 14: Foreclosure

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