Praying God’s promises — it’s changed me.
That’s why I included a prayer at the end of each chapter, weaving together Scriptures from that chapter and others I sensed God wanted us to engrave on our hearts.
“Praying God’s Word has been one of the most life-changing ways I’ve learned to live in the security of His promises…and isn’t that what we all want?
“One way God tells us that confidence will come is when we ask Him for what is already part of His will. ‘This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us’ (1 John 5:14 NASB). So there you go: we can be confident we are praying God’s will when we pray God’s Word!” p.25
But that’s not all.
Romans 10:17 tells us that “faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ” so let’s pray these promises out loud again and again.
Yes, even if it seems weird. Find somewhere you can be alone to speak these truths so you can hear them, and let them echo in your thoughts.
Trust me, it makes a difference. “When we pray God’s words out loud, and hear them, the Holy Spirit engraves them on our hearts and writes them in our thoughts. We internalize God’s truth and our faith grows as we are transformed from the inside out!” p.25
Let’s join our hearts and pray Chapter One’s prayer {together}:
Lord, I pray that You would give me a confident heart in Christ. Take me beyond believing in You to truly believing You. Help me rely on the power of Your promises and live like they are true. You say blessed is the one who trusts in You and whose hope and confidence are found in You. Those who hope in You will not be disappointed, because You work all things together for good for those who love You and are called according to Your purpose.
When self-doubt tells me I can’t overcome my insecurities, I will believe Your promise that all things are possible to whoever believes. I will not throw away my confidence, because You say it will be richly rewarded. I will persevere so that when I have done the will of God, I will receive what You have promised. My confidence is in Christ and I am no longer one who shrinks back and is destroyed, but one who believes and is saved! In Jesus’ name, Amen. {See Jeremiah 17:7; Isaiah 49:23; Romans 8:28; Mark 9:23; Hebrews 10:35–36, 39}
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I love listening to music while I read my Bible and pray. It helps me to block out all of the background noise of my roommates.
As I was listening to the music. A bird started singing. What I heard was God telling me that see I even take care of the birds, how much more will I take care of you. Your made in my image, I Love You. So cool to hear that today.
LOL… Marcella, this is amazing… there was a bird singing in the background when this was being recorded…
The notes flowed like sparkilng droplets in a never ending river of light and peace. I truly felt the presence of our LORD with me, whispering to me that all I need to do is just breathe in the air He made and feel His love encompass me. I know He is holding my hand on this journey,just as He is holding me in the palm of His hand. Don’t be afraid. He is holding you too. Blessings to all of my sisters!
While listening to this I felt a calm come and a ton of emotions come over me. I just kept picturing a hand and a smile. And I knew that God was telling me to follow him and trust him. He wants me to let go and truly follow him completely. I never thought of listening to music while I prayed and this helped me to focus on God and clam my thoughts. I am so glad that I started this study and am discovering all these great resources to help me in my journey with God. Thank you
I felt relaxed, peaceful and loved.
Beautiful, peaceful, lovely — what a blessing
Peace of God…….
Beautiful song! Thank you for sharing!
I visualized being on a tour of heaven – where He’s preparing a place for us 🙂
I have been wrestling with myself, have felt anxious and edgy most of the day. I listened to this during dinner and feel a huge sense of peace, a calm and my wrestling is not there now. I shared with my husband that he (Chad) was playing what he felt the Holy Spirit was leading him to play. I hope to listen to it again before I go to bed tonight. Thank you and Blessings!!
Like a mother swaddles her infant, I felt like I was swaddled in God’s love as He whispered, “I love you, my beautiful daughter.”
Rest…My burden is light…peace…
What a beautiful song. It was so peaceful and soothing to the soul. How awesome that Chad Lawson is being used by the Holy Spirit to share his gift and talent. I could see that Chad was in total dependence of the Holy Spirit with every key that he played. Thank you Chad for allowing the Holy Spirit to use you as a vehicle so that we may be soothed by the Holy Spirit. May the Holy Spirit continue to bless you and may you continue to play for the Lord.
While listening I hear God telling me to rest in Him, be patient and wait on his timing for things
Peace. I heard God whispering to me “My peace I give you, be full of Joy for I am with you”. (:
peace, quiet, rest, life, hope
What beautiful music — my spirit joined in worshipful accord … it was obvious that God prompted Chad’s direction! Thank you for sharing with us! 🙂
I just released all of my worldly troubles and rested in the peace if my Heavenly Father. We talked. We held hands in the garden. Oh what a glorious half hour with the one one I love!
AWESOME !
So Beautiful and Tranquil
I Felt at PEACE !!!
What a Gift from God above : )
I needed this quiet time, and music speaks to me. Tears fall as I listen, allowing me to let go. Let go of fears, hurt, hollow feelings, mistakes, tightness. I am now able to reach up higher, love better and trust in My Father’s promises.
He says, “Let go.”
What a peaceful way to connect with God and be able to worship through this music. Just sit, close your eyes and let God speak to your heart. Let God’s peace surround you.
It’s been a tough week for me, but knowing that God is there and closing my eyes to listen to this music that is filled with so much love brings a peace and comfort to my heart.
Allow God to fill your heart by listening quietly to this music. God bless.