The Prayer That Made A Difference

Jesus made the ultimate decision in  the Garden of Gethsemane to continue the death march to the cross.  That said, the horror of the cross would be something that was unimaginable: to be separated from the presence of God, the Father.  The thing is . . . Jesus had never experienced life without the presence of God.  So He prayed. (See Mark 14: 32-42)

 Can you imagine . . . in one breath . . . knowing the presence of God . . . and in the next . . . being emptied out . . . to be abandoned . . . left without the presence of God? 

Take time to pray and meditate. . . acknowledging Jesus as He took ground in the Garden of Gethsemane:

 Jesus . . . thank You for choosing the way of the cross at Gethsemane.  Thank You for putting on humanity’s sin. . . going into the darkness . . . away from God . . . freeing us. 

For You Are God  . . . Jehovah – Yahweh:  Unchanging.  Eternal.  You are Life and give life  . . .  abundant life. You guide and satisfy needs in the difficult desert places of life . . . giving strength and sustenance transforming the desert place into a well-watered garden.( See Isaiah 58:11)

You are God . . . Elohim - Creator . . . mighty One . . . Strength . . .  Maker of all things: You create with purpose . . . there are no mistakes and never a plan B.  With every fiber of my being I want to live the life you have provided for me to live. Through Your workmanship , created in Christ Jesus for good works, You have prepared the Way to live beyond circumstances. (See Ephesians 2:10).

You are God . . . El Elyon - Most High God (Sovereign Over All): You are in control of the past, present, and future.  Regardless of what happens . . . You are present and powerful.  May You be blessed El Elyon . . . the  Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ. (See Ephesians 1:3).

You are God . . . Adonai - My Lord, My Master:  All I have belongs to you . . . relationships, circumstances, possessions, power, whatever it is . . . I give it all to You.  Jehovah, "You are my Adonai. I have no good besides You." (See Psalm 16:2).

You are God . . . El Roi - God Who Sees: You watch, seeing and knowing what happens. You see the heart.  You are near to the brokenhearted, saving those who are crushed in spirit. (See Psalm 34:18).

You are God . . .  El Shaddai - God Almighty: You fulfill Your promises.  Your grace is sufficient, for power is perfected in weakness The power of Christ may dwell in me. (See 2 Corinthians 12:9)

 You are God . . .   Jehovah Jireh - The LORD Will Provide: You provide every need . . . including the way of salvation.   And Abraham said, "My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering." (see Genesis 22:8)

  You are God . . .  Jehovah Rapha - The LORD our Healer: You lead and instruct the way to healing.  There is no God besides You . .. Life Giver . . . Healer . . .Rapha.  Deliverer.  I surrender my mind, heart, soul, and strength to Your healing presence.  (See 2 Corinthians 12:9).

 You are God . . .   Jehovah Roi - The Lord is My Shepherd:   You are personal and intimate in every area, drawing me into Your care.  LORD (Jehovah) as my Shepherd (Roi), I shall not want.   (See Psalm 23:1)

You are God . . .   Jehovah Sabaoth - LORD of hosts (of armies).  You formed the mountains and created the wind and declare Your thoughts to us.  You make the dawn from the darkness in the night . . . peace in the midst of violence . . . Holy is Your name.   (See Amos 4:13)

You are God . . .   Jehovah Shalom:    You are Peace . . .  and have issued a peace to all that is beyond all comprehension . . . that guards the heart and mind.

Amen . . . so be it.

Give thanks for the power of the prayer of Jesus that shifted every detail of the universe to put the plan of God into place. 

Take time to pray in the same power.    

Believe that there is always something more in that power.

Learning with you to KICK START the day . . . in the power of prayer.

                                      Pastor Kerrie

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