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Letters to Heaven, March 5
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may
obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
.
Prayer is not an expiation for sin. It is not a penance. We need not
come to God as condemned criminals, for Christ has paid the penalty of
our transgression. He has made an atonement for us. His blood cleanses
from sin. Our prayers are as letters sent from earth, directed to our Father
in heaven. The petitions that ascend from sincere, humble hearts will
surely reach Him. He can discern the sincerity of His adopted children.
He pities our weakness and strengthens our infirmities. He has said, “Ask,
and ye shall receive.”
Many of the human family know not what they should ask for as they
ought. But the Lord is kind and tender. He helps their infirmities by giving
them words to speak. He who comes with sanctified desire has access
through Christ to the Father. Christ is our intercessor. The prayers that are
placed in the golden censer of the Saviour’s merits are accepted by the
Father.
Every promise in the Word of God is for us. In your prayers, present
the pledged word of Jehovah and by faith claim His promises. His word is
the assurance that if you ask in faith, you will receive all spiritual blessings.
Continue to ask, and you will receive exceeding abundantly above all that
you ask or think. Educate yourself to have unlimited confidence in God.
Cast all your care upon Him. Wait patiently for Him, and He will bring it
to pass.
We are to come to God, not in a spirit of self-justification, but with
humility, repenting of our sins. He is able to help us, willing to do for us
more than we ask or think. He has the abundance of heaven wherewith to
supply our necessities.... God is holy, and we must pray, “lifting up holy
hands, without wrath and doubting” (
1 Timothy 2:8
)....
We are to seek “first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness”
(
Matthew 6:33
). We are to be ready to receive the blessing which God
will bestow upon those who seek Him with the whole heart, in sincerity
and truth. We must keep the heart open if we would receive of the grace
of Christ.
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