God is always there for us (Devotionals)

62. Pray First

Pinalabas ni Pedro ang lahat at siya'y lumuhod at nanalangin. Pagkatapos, humarap siya sa bangkay at sinabi, "Tabita, bumangon ka!" Dumilat si Tabita at naupo nang makita nito si Pedro.

Mga Gawa 9:40

Mababasa ninyo sa verse na ito ay nanalangin muna si Pedro bago siya magsagawa ng himala at naging successful ito. Sa nangyaring himalang ito, kitang-kita ang glory Niya.

We can relate this to our Christian living. In everything we do, we pray first.

Sa bawat lakad, exams, decisions, plano, at iba pang kagaya nito... We need to consult Him first! We need His guidance. We walk now in His will and we do what glorifies Him. (You will know that you're doing the things that glorifies Him if it is not against to His Word at hindi nakasisira ng relationship ninyo ng Lord)

Nasubukan niyo naman na siguro ang magtanong sa mga magulang kung tama ba ang ganito at ganoon bago isagawa? Parang ganoon din kay Lord. Kung will Niya ba 'yon, para ba 'yon sa ika-go-glorify Niya, etc. etc.

Of course, faith is important. Hindi mangyayari o hindi magiging successful ang isang bagay kung hindi mo pinapaniwalaan. Believe, and you'll receive it.

Anu-ano'ng mga bagay ang ipinag-pray mo muna bago isagawa tapos naging successful? Isipin ninyo. Meron at meron, hindi ba?

Kaya mataas ka sa exams dahil sa guidance ng Lord. Kaya ka naka-graduate dahil sa kalakasan at kakayahan na ipinagkaloob Niya at ito'y favor Niya. Kaya ka nakarating sa kinalalagyan mo ngayon dahil magaling si Lord na kumikilos sa buhay mo. Kaya mo nalagpasan ang lahat ng pagsubok dahil kasama mo Siya.

Powerful ang prayer!

Importante na i-consult muna natin kay Lord ang lahat ng bagay. He is for us not against to us. Ang mahalaga ay ang i-seek muna Siya bago isagawa ang lahat-lahat. He knows what's best for us. His will should be followed.

Bago mo harapin ang isang bagay, pray first!

Napakahalaga na ipag-pray muna ang isang bagay o desisyon bago isagawa.

Bakit mahalaga na manalangin muna bago magsagawa ng mga bagay-bagay?

-It is an act of humility. We seek and pray to Him before doing things.

We humble ourselves to Him. Admit that you can't do that without Him. We desperately need Him. Following His will is our joy.

Dahil alam Niya ang best para sa 'tin, mas mainam na i-surrender natin sa Kanya ang lahat.

-We are asking for His guidance.

Importante ang guidance Niya. You want to be successful? Ask for His guidance. Always ask for His guidance.

-God first. (Matthew 6:33)

Unahin mo muna Siya sa lahat ng bagay at ibibigay Niya ang lahat ng kakailanganin mo.

-We are dependent to the Lord.

It is important to consult Him first. God knows everything about our plans and motives.

-To please Him by faith we have in praying first.

Faith pleases God. Kung si Pedro ay naniwala na mabubuhay si Tabita... Dapat ganoon din tayo sa lahat ng ikinahaharap at desires natin.

God will give the desires of our hearts but we should delight to Him first.

-To ask for His favor in everything we do.

Conclusion:

Pray before doing anything. It is important to ask for His guidance first. Make sure the things you will ask to Him brings glory to Him and not against to His Words. Faith should reign over your doubts. Don't stop believing. He is faithful at His Word. Just trust Him.

Kung may kasalukuyan ka mang pinag-pe-pray ngayon, magtiwala ka lang sa plano Niya dahil the best 'yon. That plans will give you hope in the future and to prosper you.

Don't forget Him once He answered your prayer. Instead, give thanks and praise Him! Give Him the glory. Your heart will be filled by joy if we do the things that pleases Him.

Bago kumilos, siguraduhing ipinagdasal at ipinagkatiwala mo muna sa Diyos nang lubos. Hindi napapahiya ang nagtitiwala sa Kanya.

God bless!