A Prayer to Lengthy for Heaven – Your Every day Prayer – July 18

A Prayer to Lengthy for Heaven
By Emma Danzey

“However our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will remodel our lowly physique to be like his superb physique, by the ability that permits him even to topic all issues to himself.” – Philippians 3:20-21

Do you look ahead to heaven? If I’m being trustworthy, my coronary heart may be so centered on the now and constructing my “earthly kingdom” that I typically miss the enjoyment of focusing my ideas and coronary heart on everlasting joys. It isn’t unhealthy to be glad about the attractive blessings that we’ve been given from our Father who loves to present good and excellent items. Nonetheless, once we grow to be consumed with the world, we should be reminded and convicted that this world just isn’t our true residence.

Possibly you’ve gotten just lately misplaced a beloved one and are considering extra about life after loss of life. Maybe you might be extra conscious of your growing older physique or your well being declining? At present, we’re going to pray with pleasure that Jesus got here in order that we would not have to stay in worry or dread of the longer term. Now we have the assure of heaven as believers in Jesus. Scripture tells us that Jesus is the one approach to heaven, and it isn’t what we are able to do to attempt to stay a “good life,” however it’s receiving what He has finished by residing the right life and dying on the cross for our sins, rising once more.

1 Peter 1:3 tells us that Jesus is our residing hope. Though we can’t bodily see heaven, He has promised it to all who imagine in Him. All of God’s Phrase has confirmed true, we’ve learn of the achievement of His prophecies and each Phrase coming true. He’s devoted. It takes religion to belief the Lord that He’s ready in heaven for us, however He has instructed us.

John 14:3 says, “And if I am going and put together a spot for you, I’ll come once more and can take you to myself, that the place I’m chances are you’ll be additionally.”

Let’s pray:

Pricey Jesus,
Thank You for going to arrange a spot for us. Would you assist us to lengthy for you the way in which that You lengthy for us? You will have beloved us like a devoted husband to an untrue spouse. You will have pursued us just like the misplaced coin. You will have welcomed us again just like the prodigal son. Thank You on your forgiveness and love. We reward You for the promise of a future with you. We thanks that Your Spirit is with us at all times. Now we have a down cost of heaven in our hearts. Assist us to hunt Your Spirit every day and be stuffed with pleasure. Father, present us how you might be working eternity into the hearts of humanity round us. Use us to share this excellent news of heaven with You!

Don’t permit the enemy to cloud the true non secular actuality that we need to invite as many individuals to the gates of heaven as doable. Jesus, You get individuals into heaven, however we need to lengthen the invitation. We pray for Your motion and your kingdom to return and your can be finished on earth as it’s in heaven. Domesticate heavenly ideas and refresh our focus in our hearts and minds. Renew us from our sinful nature to understand onto the short-term tighter than the everlasting. Forgive us for fixing our eyes on short-term issues as an alternative of fixing our eyes on You, Jesus.

Father, thank You for making ready a spot for us. Thanks that Your phrase is true and heaven is greater than we may ever think about. We’re amazed that You’d select us to be your personal even after our sins. Thanks for Your forgiveness and the longer term we’ve with you in heaven. We pray that as we bear in mind these we miss right here on earth, we are able to have peace that those that trusted in You as Savior are happier than they’ve ever been and in one of the best place they’ve ever been with You. We reward You for making a approach, opening the gates of heaven, and calling us Yours eternally. Amen.

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Emma Danzey’s mission in life stems from Ephesians 3:20-21, to embrace the extraordinary. Considered one of her best joys is to journey with the Lord in His Scriptures. She is spouse to Drew and mother to Graham. Emma serves alongside her husband in ministry, she focuses most of her time within the residence, however loves to supply articles on the Bible, life questions, and Christian life-style. Her article on Interracial Marriage was the number one on Crosswalk in 2021. Most just lately, Emma launched Treasures for Tots, (Scripture reminiscence songs) and a number of books and devotionals for younger kids. Throughout her ministry profession, Emma has launched Wildflower: Blooming By way of Singleness, two worship EP albums, based and led Polished Convention Ministries, and ran the Refined Journal. You may view her articles on her weblog at emmadanzey.wordpress.com and take a look at her Instagram @Emmadanzey.

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