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PRAYER REQUIRES BROKENNESS

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Psalm 24:3-6 Brokenness by definition is the condition of being completely subdued and humbled before the Lord, and as a result, completely yielded to and dependent upon Him also. Throughout scripture we see many occasions of brokenness and its usually accompanied with genuine prayer. In Genesis 18:27 “Then Abraham answered and said, "Indeed now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken it upon myself to speak to the Lord:" Another example in Psalm 8:4 “What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?” One of the greatest examples is David in Psalm 51:16-17 “For You do not delight in sacrifice, otherwise I would give it; You are not pleased with burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; A broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.”Brokenness results in amazing things and transforms lives, people, and nations!   A true story I came across about a small band of church leaders had b...

SEEKING THE FACE OF GOD

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Psalm 80 There is something about a face to face conversation with people that I thoroughly enjoy rather than a telephone conversation. there is just something about interacting with another person and looking them in the face, is much more refreshing than holding an electronic devise in my hand or at my ear; but I also realize that’s not possible at times due to cost and location! I've had many good conversations with my friends online and on the phone! I guess we can thank the good people of Skype and Mark Zuckerberg for giving us avenues to have face to face conversations via internet. But we have something that Skype and Mark Zuckerberg don’t have and that is the greatest Facebook access to Heaven! The word of God  and the Holy Spirit and when we are in the word of God we have access to more than just falling deeper in love with Him but an avenue into His presence through prayer. Throughout the scriptures we see many desiring an inti...