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“If the Lord be God____” 

(1 Kgs. 18:21)

As I was reading through the book of Kings awhile back this portion of scripture captured my attention. So much so, that I wrote an article on it. Allow me to polish this little nugget up once again.

Our pastor, along with his preaching, uses fill-in sheets. And, I might add, he does it very effectively. I, personally, don’t feel comfortable with this style, and am sure I would fail in attempting it. But, though I would not be successful following this method, I have had success using it when I pray.

Do you think it may be a good idea each morning, when we awake, to say to ourselves, “If the Lord be God,” then____; and I fill in the blank. For example, “If the Lord be God,” then____  I have nothing to fear; I need not worry about my needs; my children are  in safe hands; I can do today what’s right with God's help; etc.

 Let's all give it a try in the morning, it won't hurt anything; but it may help a great deal. You fill in the blank space. “If the Lord be God,” then_____.

If He is “the God of the living,” then, let’s get on with it!

(rds)

By An Old Disciple