Today's Scripture:
Matthew 8:23-27

Key Verse:
Matthew 8:25

"And his disciples came to him, and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish."

The Point:
An answer to prayer is God doing what only God can do.

Confess:
Confess and forsake any known sin.

Proverbs 28:13 "He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."

Probing Questions:

• Are you prone to taking matters into your own hands rather than seeking God's wisdom first?
• Are you prone to worrying rather than praying?
• Are you self-conscious about what others think, rather than Christ-conscious?
• Do you allow feelings of inferiority to keep you from attempting things in God's service?

Thank Him now for cleansing. 1 John 1:9

Praise:
I am accepted in the beloved.

Ephesians 1:6 "To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved."

Request:

• Ask God to develop the discipline of relationship building in your heart.
• Ask God for His love to empower you to love others as He loves them.
  • Meditate on Ephesians 5:25
• Ask the Lord to bring reconciliation to damaged relationships in your family. Remember, reconciliation and unity are important to God and good for you. Are there any actions you need to take to facilitate reconciliation?
  • Meditate on Mark 11:25-26