Praying Boldly
"For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” — Hebrews 4:15-16
When we know we’ve sinned, we often feel like we don’t have the right to ask God for anything. It's wonderful to know that Jesus understands us and our weaknesses, and He doesn’t reject us because of them. It's hard for us to imagine Jesus being tempted in all the same ways we are, but He was. According to Scripture, we are to go boldly to God’s throne and ask for what we want and need. He doesn’t answer us because we are good, but because He is good. We can confidently pray boldly because God is "able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think." (Eph. 3:20)
