Supermarket?

 

God does not operate a supermarket, or insurance company - like finding anything you want and He pays-  NO

God is very gracious and promises to care for what we need, not what we want.

He operates a family, a flock- caring as a father and shepherd.

So praying is

1st honouring Him

2nd thanking Him

3rd depending on Him as going his way

4th seeking blessings for others

 

In fact the Bible in James chapter 4 tells us that He does not respond to selfish prayer- seeking things or positions or pleasure for self.

 

Rather prayer has an order as in Matthew chapter 6

 

Our Father in heaven -praise

 

Your will be done-submission

 

Give us-dependence

 

Forgive us-acknowledgement

Deliver us-weakness

 

The glory -   letting God have the honour and the  praise

 

Read, recite and reflect on this disciples prayer daily. Let the relationship of nearness affect our every decision. Let our response to his love remove self centredness Let humility inspire us to seek the blessing for others. And let the Providence of God make your life worthwhile

 

A good father gives to children wisely-not what they want, rather what they need.

 

-for the children to mature they need guidance and sometimes discipline.

 

A Good Shepherd relates to the sheep by name, they know him, he knows them.

 

He understands their limitations , propensities and needs and with active love and wisdom responds to for their good and His honour.