Detox with Abi

Episode 300: How to Pray from the Position of Rest


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Have you ever pondered on what motivates you to pray?
Are you praying from the position of anxiety or fear?
And you prayed 10mins, 20mins, even 1hr, yet there is still an element of fear, anxiety and doubts.
Of course the sense of fear and anxiety will lead to doubtful thoughts and being uncertain that one’s prayers are being answered.
Today, you’ll be learning how to pray from the position of rest.
Yes! Praying from the position of rest.
I have learnt this truth. I am so excited to share it with you. God has taught me; and He daily reminds me in His Word
not allowed my mind to drift towards a negative outcome.
So, I remind myself to pray from the position of rest on a daily basis based on the truth I will be sharing with you.
First,
TRUST
Trust God. Trust Him
Trust His Word concerning you
Trust that He lives in you, guiding you, leading you in all your way as Psalms 32.8 says.
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭32‬:‭8‬ ‭KJV‬‬
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭NIVUK‬
“Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth.”
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭TPT‬‬
TWO
DECLUTTER
Declutter your mind of negative thoughts.
Identify and remove unreal, ugly and unwanted thoughts from your mind.
THREE
FILL
Fill your mind with thoughts about good things.
Meditate on God’s Word
Meditate on God’s Word concerning your situation
“Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬
WAIT
Wait till your change comes
Wait on the Lord
While waiting - Practical things to do
-Connect with friends who love God who can also help encourage and build your faith in Christ.
-Use your gift to serve
-Share good news and testimonies
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Detox with AbiBy Abimbola Arawande