Perhaps one of the greatest mysteries of life is how some seem to have a more significant sense of peace than others that face the same daunting circumstances. We could try to draw conclusions from family of origins differences or personality types. I look at my life though and see that what has transformed me from insecurity and anxiety to peace and joy is what Cymbala speaks about in chapter 3 of
Breakthrough Prayer. "Such people (peace and joyful people) are not operating out of simplistic theology but a revelation of the character of God, who delights to display his faithfulness in answers to prayer."
- Prayer is theology functioning in life.
- Prayer is theology that actually works.
- Prayer is what makes God real to life, what brings him off the shelves of our homes and places him in the middle of our souls.
- Prayer is the link between a Jesus who saves and a Jesus that delivers life.
The past 6 years of my life is evidence of that. My circumstances are strikingly very similar as they were 6 years ago. The difference is me. I am excited as I look around GraceRiver and don't just see this change in me but this transformation happening in us!
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