Chariots of Fire

What do you do when you feel outnumbered or surrounded on all sides? When the kids are yelling just a little too much or the boss wants the report on his desk RIGHT NOW! Do you give up, quit and just run away from the problem? Do you lash out, lose your temper and start yelling in frustration? Try this.

What if we turned to God during those tough times and ask HIM to help or guide us through? Sounds like a great idea but why do we never think of actually doing that? We always try to change things or do them ourselves, don't we? I know I do. Why is that?

I think it's because we get so caught up in trying to figure out what to do that we often forget the most obvious thing. The only thing that really and truly has a chance of any success at all. Prayer.

Our prayers do get heard, if we are a child of God. And God WILL answer them, often giving you the true desires of your heart. But we have to remember to pray! I am terrible at this.

Elisha was an amazing prophet of God. He always remembered to consult the Lord before he did things. When his people were surrounded with little hope of surviving a coming attack, Elisha prayed and opened the eyes so his people could see God's army waiting to defend them.

"17 And Elisha prayed, “Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the servant’s eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha." - 2 Kings 6:17

We have "chariots of fire" at our disposal. If only we would pray and pray in God's will. In Elisha's example, God did not want His people destroyed. He wanted to have them be strong and courageous for the coming battle. God answered Elisha's prayer and open their eyes and they saw.

How do WE pray? And what do we pray FOR?

Open The Eyes of My Heart - Sonicflood