This week in Bible study, we discussed the lie ‘God should fix my problems’. We talked about how sometimes we fall into the lie that God should solve all our problems when and how we want Him to.
- 77% of teens commonly pray for a sick friend or relative.
- 72% petition (or ask) God for personal needs
- 51% pray for global concerns (poverty, AIDS, etc.)
- 23% ask for materiel things
What does your prayer life look like? Do you only pray when you want something? Or do you seek God in every situation? 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 says, “Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you.”
Remember this: God is more concerned with changing you to be a reflection of Christ, than with solving all your problems. What do you think about that? What impression does that give you about God?
We also need to understand that it’s not wrong to ask of God. Jesus says, “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and the door will be opened to you.” This lesson isn’t saying, “Don’t ever ask God for anything.” God wants us to ask Him for things. He is waiting to shower blessings on us. But our prayer life shouldn’t be consumed with requests. We should take time to thank God. Can you imagine if you gave someone a great big gift, and instead of thanking you, they asked for more? God gave us the gift of life. We should always thank Him first; before we ask.
What are some ways we can combat this lie so that we can live in truth? Do you see this lie affect you or others? Does believing this lie affect your relationship with God?
Think. Process. Pray. Share, if you want.
Be blessed, lovelies! See you next time on July 11th!
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