Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
This Poor Man Cried
At the start of Psalm 51, we read that David appealed to the tender, forgiving mercies of God: "Have mercy upon me, O God, according to your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions" (Psalm 51:1, NKJV).
David knew what to do. "This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles" (Psalm 34:6). "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles" (Psalm 34:17).
Dear saint, this is your victory over sin: the absolute confidence that no matter how grievously you have sinned or fallen, you serve a Lord who is ready to forgive, anxious to heal, and possesses more lovingkindness toward you than you could ever need.
The devil will come to you and say, "If you get off the hook too easily, you'll jump right back into sin." He will make you feel miserable, unworthy to lift your hands in praise to God or even to pick up his Word.
Here is your weapon. Cry out as David did, with all of your heart. Go to God, and say to him, "Lord, you love me. I know you are ready to forgive me. I confess!"
At that very moment, you are clear with God. You don't have to pay for your sin. God loves you so much that he gave his Son, who has already paid for it. A merciful, loving advocate is yearning to help and deliver you. "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous" (1 John 2:1).
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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