This is what the Lord God says: “Anyone of the house of Israel who sets up his idols in his heart, puts in front of his face the stumbling block of his wrongdoing, and then comes to the prophet, I the Lord will let Myself answer him in the matter in view of the multitude of his idols.”

Ken, do not allow your prayer requests to become idols in your heart. When you bring your requests to Me, understand that I know what is best for you. When you pray and ask Me for an answer that you want to see fulfilled in your way, you are making your request more important than My relationship with you. Understand that I know what is best for you and want the very best for you. But sometimes My best for you is not what you believe is your best for you. Communication with Me in prayer is cultivating a deep relationship with Me, as the One who provides for all your needs. I am Yahweh Jireh, the Lord your Provider. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and pleading with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7) In your requests, fix your eyes on Me who answers your requests and not on your requests themselves. Now in the same way the Spirit also helps your weakness; for you do not know what to pray for as you should, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for you with groanings too deep for words; (Rom 8:26) Present your requests to Me from your spirit and not your mind. As you do that with thankfulness, I will give you peace. You can trust Me that I know what is best for you and will work everything out for good according to My purpose for You. Have faith and trust Me that Father knows best.

Journaling Application - My Emmaus Road Experience (Lk. 24:13-35)

• Lord, what would You speak to me concerning praying with an idol in my heart?

Hearing God's voice is as simple as: 1) quieting down (Ps. 62:1-5), 2) beholding Jesus at my right hand (Ps. 16:8; Acts 2:25), 3) asking for His revelation and tuning to spontaneous thoughts and spontaneous pictures (Jn. 7:37-39; Jer. 2:13;10 pictures), and 4) recording what flows (Hab. 2:1,2; Rev. 1:9-11). I then test it, ensuring it lines up with Scripture (Ps. 1:2; Jn. 10:35; 1 Thess. 5:2) and is affirmed in the hearts of my three spiritual advisors (2 Cor. 13:1; Prov. 11:14).See this link.

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