Practice Makes Perfect

Christ told the Canaanite woman that her faith was great. (Matthew 15:28)

What steps did she take to practice her mega faith?

- She came to Christ when the situation was hopeless.
- She persisted when her prayer seemed to be denied.
- She still pleaded when obstacles were presented.
- She waited at the feet of the Lord for His mercy.

Luke 11:13

If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask for him. —

Think of all the great gifts you've been given. Next to Jesus, God's gracious sacrifice for our salvation, the greatest gift we can receive is God's abiding presence in the Holy Spirit! He is ours if we ask. In fact, when we ask God for anything, the Spirit is already in God's presence interceding for us!

. . GRATITUDE

. I thank You for these gifts, dear God,
Upon Thanksgiving Day—
For love and laughter and the faith
That bids me kneel to pray.
. For life that lends me happiness,
And sleep that gives me rest;
These are the gifts that keep my heart
Serene within my breast.
. Love, laughter, faith and life and sleep,
We cherish every one—
They carry us along the road
That leads from sun to sun.
.. Margaret E. Sangster

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