How should God's power influence your prayer and worship practices? Scripture spotlight “God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God.” (Psalm 62:11) What God’s power means for you • Absolute ownership: Every ounce of might in the universe originates with Him; none of it is random or outside His control. • Unchanging certainty: The double-emphasis (“once…twice”) stamps the truth as fixed and final. • Personal relevance: Because He alone holds power, He alone is worthy of— and able to answer—our deepest cries. Shaping your prayers • Pray big: Jeremiah 32:17 reminds, “Nothing is too difficult for You!” Let His unlimited strength set the ceiling for your requests, not your own limitations. • Pray boldly: Hebrews 4:16 urges us to “approach the throne of grace with confidence.” The throne is powerful, not fragile; come expecting real interventions. • Pray trustingly: Isaiah 46:10–11—He declares the end from the beginning and does all His pleasure. Rest in His ability to weave every detail for His glory and your good. • Pray surrendered: Jesus modeled, “Yet not My will, but Yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Confidence in God’s power frees you to yield gladly, knowing He can accomplish more than your plan ever could. Fueling your worship • Awe-filled praise: Sing like the psalmist—“Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable.” (Psalm 145:3) • Whole-hearted posture: Kneel, lift hands, stand in silence—let the body echo the truth that the Almighty is present. • Scripture-saturated songs: Anchor lyrics in His mighty acts—creation (Genesis 1), exodus (Exodus 14), resurrection (Romans 1:4). • Joyful confidence: Power belongs to God, not to circumstances, governments, or enemies. Worship becomes a celebration of victory already secured (1 Corinthians 15:57). Living in confident expectation • Daily reliance: Start each morning echoing Psalm 28:7—“The LORD is my strength and my shield.” • Courage in trials: “The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) • Overflow to others: Because His power never runs dry, you can pour out encouragement, service, and generosity without fear of lack. • Persistent hope: Ephesians 3:20 promises He is “able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us.” Keep anticipating divine surprises. Let every prayer and every note of worship rise from the settled conviction of Psalm 62:11—power belongs exclusively to God, and He loves to exercise it for His glory and your good. |
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