Presumption

Today, it is evident in the Church that presumption is becoming prevalent. We assume we know what God wants to do or say but have not asked him. This usually comes from a willingness to bless and encourage, but we can do that without listening to God, and oftentimes, correction is needed. We have feared men more than we have feared God, and instead of taking time to consider what God is saying, we assume that we know what he would say or do in any given circumstance.

But now is the time in which the Lord God Almighty is calling his people to listen and not presume, to fear him and not men, to speak the words that he is saying and say nothing if he does not speak, to do what he is leading us to do and not assume that we know his perfect will without asking first. 

Pray this prayer; Lord, forgive me for my presumption in assuming that I know what you will say or intend to do without taking time to ask of you. Forgive me for putting words in your mouth, misrepresenting what you want to say and doing things you are not doing. Please take my heart, correct my attitude and remove any presumption on my part. Help me to always seek you and your will before I act or speak.  Amen.

Do not conform to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you may prove what that good and acceptable and perfect will of God is. Romans 12:2

Now, this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. 1 John 5:14-15