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There could be several reasons for a person feeling awkward when they
pray. Let us list a few in no particular order of occurrence or
importance.
a] you’re tired.
b] you are not prepared.
c] you suffer from low self-esteem and/or you are currently being down
on yourself. You do not feel worthy to come before His throne.
d] you lack spiritual knowledge and you know/feel it.
First of all, know this: All firstfruits feel awkward in prayer at one
time or another. How would you feel if you got a surprise invitation to
come to the White House or to the corporate offices of Microsoft’s Bill
Gates? Wouldn’t you feel just a bit awkward? Well, the President of
the United States and Mr. Gates have nothing on God when it comes to
power, prestige or position. God, the Father is the President of the
Universe and retains all power and knowledge.
Now I might understand feeling weird about having to go meet with the
President or some corporate CEO but I am a firstfruit and there is no
need to feel awkward coming before Almighty God. Notice what the CEO of
the Universe is saying to you:
Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Somehow I do not believe the President of the United States would send
you this kind of message [coming
boldly before him].
Does God use this idea of being bold somewhere other than Hebrews 4:16
which seems to be the primary verse used in this discussion? Yes he
does.
Hebrews 10:19-23
19 Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the
blood of Jesus,
20 By a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through
the veil, that is to say, his flesh;
21 And having an high priest over the house of God;
22 Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having
our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with
pure water.
23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for
he is faithful that promised;)
When it comes to the President of the United States or some powerful
corporate head, I have no real idea who their most important visitor
might be. I do know who the most important visitor to God is…you. Not
only that, but you can come before Him any time, 24 hours a day and
continue that visit for as long as you want,,, “in full assurance.”
Verse 23 urges us to hold fast our faith without wavering. Do not allow
any feeling of awkwardness to make you waver. Go to God full of hope
rather than despair.
Notice three more scriptures.
Ephesians 2:18
For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
Romans 8:15-17
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye
have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the
children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with
Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified
together.
You are a child and heir of God. You are a join-heir with Christ, so
replace the awkwardness with boldness and confidence.
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