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Kimberly Wagner

Uniting My Heart with the Almighty

Posted on 09.09.10 by Kimberly Wagner | Twitter: @KimberlyWagner7

“Oh God of the open ear . . . Give me a heart frameable to thy will; so I might live in prayer, and honour thee . . . Let me know that the work of prayer is to bring my will to thine, and that without this it is folly to pray” (Valley of Vision).

Jesus extends a beautiful invitation in John 15:7, the opportunity to unite our hearts in prayer with the Almighty:

“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.”

What an awesome thought! Uniting my heart with the Almighty. Being one with Him through abiding in Him. Having my will united with His in truth. Being one in desire, purpose, intention, mind, motive, heart, and spirit . . . in order to pray effectively.

There is a moment when I make this connection with the transcendent God. The Holy One invites me into His presence, and our hearts and desires touch, meeting in unity. This is when I know I’m praying on Holy Ground, when I’m confident of the outcome–because my will has become aligned with His. His Word has informed and instructed my praying, and my heart has conformed to His. At that point of connection, all else fades away as temporary and unimportant, and His reality stands alone, commanding my full and undivided attention.

Let’s accept Jesus’ invitation. Let’s unite our hearts with the Almighty and ask whatever we wish. Let’s ask for Him to accomplish what is on His heart, His agenda. Let’s ask Him to give us hearts “frameable,” moldable, pliable to His will.

Will you pray with me? Here are some things I’m asking God for this week. Please feel free to record your prayers below.

Comments

  1. salvation and deliverance for loved onesD
    posted by Deborah Patragas
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 10:58 am
  2. I am praying for my son, age 22, and his fiance, neither of whom attend church or read their Bibles.
    posted by Laura Gaunnac
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 11:45 am
  3. Revival and a fresh awareness of the Gospel and of our need to live Gospel-centered lives.
    posted by Laura
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 12:13 pm
  4. Praying for my 18 yr old son, Michael - leaves for college in two weeks - that he will seek after the Lord's ways and not his own. That God will work in him to will and do HIS good pleasure.
    posted by Patsy
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 12:27 pm
  5. Praying for revival in my heart and then the wisdom and grace to spread it to others.
    posted by Jodi C.
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:14 pm
  6. For the salvation of Chad, a young man deeply into drugs who appears to be going psychotic.
    posted by Linda
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 1:51 pm
  7. The Getty's song O Church Arise! comes to mind. My prayer is for kindling and rekindling fire of passion for the Person&Presence of Father God and Jesus in our hearts and lives. I need refreshing myself Lord, then let me touch others. We wait with anticipation to see your glory! Prove Yourself in the days before and after the TW10 conferences in awakened spirits within us that glorify Your Name in relationships with family, friends, community, and the world. Be pleased to hear our cries as we hunger and thirst for You. You know the desires of our heart. Thank You for working out all the details of the conference--give confirmation to the talks being prepared, Courage to each person involved, for You are with us wherever we go! We praise and honor You through our Precious Lord Jesus~amen.
    posted by Rose
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 3:34 pm
  8. Interesting. I just listened to a John MacArthur sermon about Daniel 9 and he says something very similar ~ that aligning our hearts with God's is actually the whole purpose of prayer. It isn't for God; it's for us.
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    posted by tammi
    on Thursday, September 9, 2010 at 5:12 pm
  9. I'm asking God right now to so draw my heart to His that what you described in this paragraph: "There is a moment when I make this connection...." will be a reality in my life. I need everything else to pale and fade away so that I am wholeheartedly focused on Christ and hidden in Him.
    A beautiful description of prayer that I needed to read. Thank you!
    posted by Vivian
    on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 9:46 am
  10. My three loving children will have a deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Praying that will all seek HIS face, love & live for GOD.
    posted by agnes pingol
    on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 8:30 am
  11. I do need and want the heart of God in my life. I know there is no other way for me. Thank you Lord for loving me and using me. Allow me to be used by Thee for Thee. Keep my heart in perfect peace and my mind on you to accompolish your will for my life and inspiration for the lost who doesn't know you. I'll be the example. Thank you Jesus.
    posted by Ruby
    on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at 8:10 am
  12. I Cease Not To Give Thanks Fir Alexandra (my sister) who has Breast Cancer and Stage 4 Colon Cancer. Also Eddie (her son) Has and 8 by 5 by 6 Tumor on His Lungs leaking into his Heart Sack. Lymphomia something? And Ray Her 2nd Son) who fell off the 3rd floor of a hotel in Holloywood with his younger brother who didn't call anyboday abour what happened because he was scared and Erica (their sister) her hair is falling out...."That The God Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Father Of Glory, May Give Unto (Them) the Spirit Of Wisdom In The Knowledge Of Him. The Eyes Of Thier Understanding Being Enlightened, That (They) May Know What Is The Hope And Calling, And What The Riches Of The Glory Of His Interience In The Saints. Amen Thank You....
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    posted by Janice Jones
    on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 4:40 pm
  13. i pray that the holy spirit return to me and helps me pray for my church family again
    posted by rosette warner
    on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 2:22 am
  14. Dear Rosette,

    I’m so thankful for your desire to unite your heart with the Almighty in praying for those in your church family. The Lord delights to answer the prayers of His people – those who have been adopted into the family of God through the shed blood of Jesus.

    Rosette, if you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ then His Holy Spirit lives in you (John 14: 16-17); you have been sealed with His Holy Spirit (Eph. 1:13). While believers can grieve (Eph. 4:29-32), quench (1 Thess. 5:19)or resist the Holy Spirit (Acts 7:51), they cannot lose the Holy Spirit which indwells a person at the time of salvation.

    If you’d like to learn more about the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer, I encourage you to listen or read the transcripts of Nancy’s past series The Spirit Filled Life: God’s Power Within You
    (http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=9730).

    God bless you, Rosette.
    posted by Carrie Gaul
    on Monday, November 1, 2010 at 7:32 pm

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