Pray like Isaiah

By Andrew Williams

Good morning fellow disciples.

Prayer is simply having a conversation with God.

Fellow disciples, sometimes we fall into sin and receive God’s just punishment. Even though God may be angry with us because of the sins, it doesn’t mean that He disowns us.

Even though we may feel guilt and shame, God still loves us and wants to assure us of His unwavering love. He has redeemed us, saved us and delivered us! God gave this assurance to His people through Isaiah the prophet in Isaiah 43:1‭-‬7 NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬. Let us listen to what God says:

But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you.

When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you. For I am the Lord, your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.

I gave Egypt as a ransom for your freedom; I gave Ethiopia and Seba in your place. Others were given in exchange for you. I traded their lives for yours because you are precious to me. You are honored, and I love you.

“Do not be afraid, for I am with you. I will gather you and your children from east and west. I will say to the north and south, ‘Bring my sons and daughters back to Israel from the distant corners of the earth. Bring all who claim me as their God, for I have made them for my glory. It was I who created them.’”

Prayer: Thank You Lord for loving us and delivering us! Thank You! Thank You! Amen.