[Thursday's Devotional] - Not another day without a Petition

I am reading a very interesting book entitled Prayer of Petition by Dr. Jerry Savelle. I have learnt many things, and these include (in my own words):

·         A petition is making a formal application as to a high court judge. In this case we are submitting a petition or an earnest request, entreaty or a formal written request to the Judge of the universe who has all the power and authority to make everything happen

·         A petition prayer is painstakingly backed up with all the facts and figures required. For example, if you want £ 5,000 to go on holiday, then you have to break it down and explain what this is really for, when this is needed, how many people travelling and the destination, etc.

·         Above all, the request is backed up with a detailed research of relevant scripture quotes and references from the bible regarding God's written will on the particular issue.

·         I love the thought of printing this on paper, signing the petition including putting a date and time and then presenting this formally to the Judge, during prayer!

·         Though people can present this in the manner most comfortable to them, an example given is dressing up for the occasion and then making a formal request with all the evidence needed in place, meaning serious business!

·         From the author's experiences, this seems to be the quickest way to answered prayer.

There are many other examples and good things in the book. For example, writing a petition can help one to build faith to actually receive what is being requested. And out of my own intuition, I am extending this to include noting down everything that happens (positive or negative) in relation to the prayer, starting from the time I actually make the presentation.

I am beginning to see some amazing things, for example, a turned down application for a job is not a bad thing after all. This is divine guidance to something better, more fulfilling and sometimes God's protection. I am learning that if I do not keep a journal of answers or note down my experiences on the printed petition, I run the risk of unfairly thinking the Father is not answering or is delaying answers when in fact, everybody that asks of the Father is always given an answer.

Why not try this and start filing your applications and experiences? Better still and for personal growth in wisdom this year, why not seek out and buy the author's books including the one entitled - The Favor of God.

I promise, you will not regret it.

Farai Mutsambiwa