“This was according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, in whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in him” – Ephesians 3:11-12
By God’s grace, when you put your faith in Jesus Christ, you gain access to God the Father. Not just any access – bold, confident access. In other words, you have the freedom and privilege to come before God Almighty in prayer, certain that He’s delighted you’ve come. You don’t need to be timid in your prayers. You don’t need to worry that you’re bothering God with your concerns. You can trust that in Jesus Christ, you have an “All Access” pass to enter God’s throne room. You are welcome there!
As a follower of Jesus and blood-bought child of God, you are invited and welcomed to bring every praise, concern, fear, anxiety, doubt, confession, and thanksgiving to God in prayer. He will always listen with favor. He may say no to your request but He won’t punish you, reject you, or mock you for asking. God LOVES you. Because He does, you can trust that He will hear you out with love. You may come before Him boldly and pray confidently.
If you feel like God isn’t listening or your prayers aren’t going anywhere, those feelings are lies! The truth is that when you pray, you are in the presence of God and He is absolutely listening. Don’t be shy. Don’t be a stranger. Don’t save your prayers for just the “big” things. Lift everything up to God with thanksgiving and let the peace of God’s presence fill your soul. #FollowJesus