Who Are You

Who are you, exactly, that God should know your name, or care to know your story? Have you ever wondered about the answer to that big question?

 

In the great scheme of things, we sometimes feel like ants in an anthill: nameless drones, fetching and carrying, an unremarkable face among the masses.

 

We are so much more than that to the Lord.

 

1 Thessalonians 5:17 says simply, “Pray continually.” Written as a letter to early Christians by the Apostle Paul, this encouraging note doesn’t specify that the holiest, worthiest, or only the best among believers should pray without ceasing. God’s Word encourages everyone to pray, pray again, then keep on praying.

 

We all sin and fall short of God’s glory, but even in our unworthiness, God does not hold us at arm’s length; He loves us, and wants us to know Him, and to be known by Him.

 

Prayer is a powerful means of communication that deepens our relationship with the Lord.

 

Who are you, then? Of the 7.9 billion or so people who call this planet home, you are someone God wants to hear from. Imagine that. The head honcho Himself, the Creator of all heaven and earth, the King above all Kings, has invited you to call Him any time, anywhere.

 

The Lord is only a prayer away, and He is waiting to hear from you.  

 

Let’s pray.

 

Lord, how incredible to imagine you know my name. Thank you for your presence, your faithfulness, and for the gift of prayer. Amen.