Therefore, since we have a great high priest
who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God...Let us then approach
the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace
to help us in our time of need. ~Hebrews 4:14,16 (NIV)
Prayer should not be regarded “as a duty
which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare
delight that is always revealing some new beauty.” - E.M. Bounds
Imagine you are standing outside the biggest doors you
have ever seen. Suddenly ten thousand trumpets blow. The golden doors slowly
and majestically begin to swing open. Inside on the left and on the right are
legions of angels standing at attention. Your ears hear a swelling symphony of
worship. You lift your eyes and glance down the aisle. Far away, you see a
gleaming dais made of a million jewels. On top sits the biggest chair you have
ever seen. You are entering the throne room of God Almighty.
Your first reaction is to fall to your knees with fear
and trembling. You feel like you are nothing in comparison to the Creator of the
entire universe. Why have you been invited into this amazing setting?
Then you hear your name called. In your ears it sounds
like a roaring whisper, full of love and compassion. You slowly glance up to see who calls you with such gentleness.
The eyes of the One who sits on the throne captivate you. He speaks again,
“Come, My child.” The voice is so compelling that you leap to your feet and begin
to run towards the sound of His voice.
You run past the thousands of angels, past the saints,
and past the wonders of heaven. You run up the steps taking two at a time until
finally you reach the top. God says it again, “Come, My child” and pats His
leg. You clamor up into His lap like a little kid. His arms encircle you. Immediately
you feel His amazing love for you.
It is at this moment you know, beyond a shadow of a
doubt, that you could ask Him for absolutely anything you want and He would
give it to you. But you are content just to snuggle close to His chest. All
thoughts, worries, cares, and anxieties simply melt away in His embrace. All
you are aware of at this moment is the Father’s overwhelming presence.
When you pray, you are entering that great throne room of
the Father God. Embedded in all of His majesty, splendor, and glory is an
intimate invitation to come and abide. Like a father picks up his child in
loving care, so the Father God tenderly embraces you each time you come into
His presence. There is no fear in such a relationship, but only peace, comfort,
trust, and joy. Everything the Father has He willingly gives you simply because
you are His child.
Knowing the Father’s heart toward you allows you to
approach Him in full confidence in prayer. Because you know His hand is
outstretched in love and mercy, there is no room for doubt or fear when you
petition Him. Whether it’s healing in your body, help on an exam, direction for
life, or money for rent, your requests matter to God. He WANTS to answer you!
So as you enter your prayer closet today, go in
confidence. Shake off any fear or doubt that might be plaguing your mind. God is
waiting with open arms to love you, bless you, and fellowship with you. His
Father’s heart is extended toward you, waiting to answer every request of your
heart.
( Sources : ‘THE
POWER OF PRAYER’ BY DANIEL KING)
