DOMINION MANDATE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 2025
THE PRINCIPLE OF RELATIONSHIP IN THE PLACE OF PRAYER
BIBLE READING: PSALM 103:13; JOHN 1:12-13; ROMANS 8:14-17; JOHN 10:28-30
“I love those who love Me; and those who seek Me early and diligently will find Me.” Proverbs 8:17 (AMP)
Prayer is not merely a ritual; it is the very Fabric that connects our existence to the Divine. It is through Prayer that humanity communicates with its Creator, acknowledging our dependency on God. The example of Adam, who communed with God daily in the Garden of Eden, highlights the Intimate Relationship Prayer fosters: "And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the Garden in the cool of the day..."(Gen. 3:8). This Relationship is the Gateway to God’s Kingdom, established when we accept Jesus as Lord. Our Eternal Destiny hinges on this Connection, either in Union with God or separated from Him, as Matthew 25:41 warns: “Then He will say to those on His Left, ‘Leave Me, you cursed ones, into the Eternal Fire which has been prepared for the devil and his angels.’” Our response to Prayer and our Relationship with God define our Eternal Path.
Our Lord Jesus, the Perfect Model and Epitome of this Foundational Principle, taught His Disciples to pray by saying, "When you pray, say, 'Our Father...'" (Lk. 11:2). By addressing God as Father, Jesus emphasizes the Intimate Relationship that exists between Himself and the Father, a Bond we are invited to share. Even after His Resurrection, Jesus continued to refer to God as His Father, extending this Invitation to us, to enter into a deeply Personal Connection with the Creator, who dwells within us through His Holy Spirit. In calling God "Father," we recognize His Tender, Nurturing Love and Care, approaching Him with hearts filled with Gratitude for the profound affection He has for us, as shown in John 3:16.
The Potency of Prayer is closely tied to our Intimacy with God. As we engage in Prayer and immerse ourselves in His Living Word, guided by the Holy Spirit, we unlock new Dimensions of His Presence. This Journey deepens our Understanding of His Character, reveals profound insights into our true selves through His Perspective, and uncovers the Unique Purpose He has designed for our lives. At its core, Prayer is built on Relationship. When we align ourselves with God's Heart and become His Delight, He generously shares the Treasures of His Kingdom with us, as He reassures us in Luke 12:32: "Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s Good Pleasure to give you the Kingdom."
Prayer is not just a Practice but a Divine Invitation to live in Constant Communion with our Heavenly Father. It is through this Sacred Connection that we discover His Heart, fulfill our Purpose, and experience His Abundant Grace. As we draw closer to Him, we are transformed, equipped, and empowered to carry out His Will, bringing His Kingdom to Earth one Prayer at a time.
PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we express our Gratitude for the privilege of being Your cherished children and Your Dwelling Place. O Lord, please guide us to live those lives that bring You Joy, fostering Continual Communion with You and extending this Beautiful Relationship to others just as You extended Your Love to us through Sacrifice in Jesus' Mighty Name we pray. Amen.