This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
1 John 5:14–15 (NIV)
We choose the lives we live either by action or by default.
If your car stalls on the tracks as a train is coming toward you, you have a few choices. You could keep trying to start it, you could get out and run, or you could sit there deliberating over what to do.
Often we think that we can avoid making a decision by doing nothing. But actually, by being indecisive you are making a decision. And in the case of the oncoming train, it’s not a good one!
The same is true with your health, finances, relationships, and everything else in life. If you’re NOT doing anything to build these areas, you’re making a decision—you’re deciding to allow these areas of your life to slowly deteriorate.
I know that things can happen that are outside of our control. But to a great degree, if you don’t choose your life, it will be chosen for you by default. And you might not like the life you get. So…decide to walk in wisdom and claim God’s promises!
Based on today’s verse, you can say, “Father, I’m confident that whenever I ask for something that is aligned with your will, you hear me. Not only am I heard, but your Word says I HAVE what I ask for! Today, I ask for (health, prosperity, great relationships, or any other promise you’ve found in God’s Word), and since I know this is your will too, I’m confident it’s going to happen!”