Question 5

Am I looking to God first for my provision and rest and to carry my burden?

In a sense I am, but if we look back to the struggle question #1 then I am also looking elsewhere for my peace and pleasure. James 1:16-18 tells me that God gives every good thing. He is the ultimate provider for all of my gifts and any goodness, so why don't I practice ASKING Him for those good things? I need to hold onto the promises that Jesus provides on prayer. I can ask anything I wish and it will be done for me (John 15:7); if I ask in His name, it will be done (John 14:13); God, like a father, longs to give me those things that I truly desire (Matthew 7:7-11); and that God hears the prayers of the humble (Psalm 10:17).

Ok, so that last one obviously isn't form Jesus. However, after I claim those promises, I need to put them into practice. I need to be praying... A LOT! As Ronald Dunn put it, "Prayer is work" and I cannot afford to neglect it. I need to be casting my burdens upon the Lord (Matthew 11:28-30) and asking Him to lead me to the right actions after that.

This is simply an answer to one of the questions I had on my heart at the end of LINC. You can see the original post here.