Prayer as the Precondition for Receiving God's Mercy
David declared, "I sought the Lord, and he heard me" (Psalm 34:4). This sequence is not accidental. The Lord expects to hear from you before...
This is historical examples on seeking God's face and meditation on Scripture, drawing on Psalms 34:4.
David declared, "I sought the Lord, and he heard me" (Psalm 34:4). This sequence is not accidental. The Lord expects to hear from you before you can expect to hear from Him. If you restrain prayer, it is no wonder the mercy promised is retained. William Gurnall illustrates this principle through the work of a lawyer preparing a case. The advocate must study the evidence carefully, mastering every detail, before he stands at the bar to plead.…
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