Joshua 21:45 – “Not one of the Lord’s faithful promises to the family of Israel was left unfulfilled; every one was realized.”

Remember this eternal truth: God never fails!    Two thoughts are exploding in my spirit today.  God never fails, and He honors even imperfect prayers.   Our text emphasizes that reality.

That is an ironclad promise of God that He will keep His Promises. He never fails.  A second reality revealed in Scripture is that God works through the prayers of His people.  However, we sometimes mistakenly believe that our prayers have to be perfect.  Two specific incidents reveal that God answers sincere but flawed prayers.

Consider this fact: Joshua asked that the sun and moon stand still.   We know that the sun’s standing still would not increase the length of the day because the Earth revolves around the sun.   Therefore, Joshua needed the earth to stand still.   God saw his heart and honored his sincere, faith-filled request.   God is not pulling out a checklist when we pray to ensure every word is precise.   He honors imperfect prayers when they are prayed earnestly and sincerely.

A second is in Acts 12, where Peter was in jail awaiting execution. The church was earnestly praying for him. The events reveal that it was sincere and earnest, not filled with expectation. However, God demonstrated His willingness to operate in His prescribed way through the prayers of believers. Peter was set free, and when they saw him, they were amazed.

2 Chronicles 7-14-15 reminds us to pray. Even if our prayers are imperfect, God promises that if we pray and seek His face in humility and repentance, He will answer, save, and heal us.

The focus must be on believing in God’s faithfulness and praying earnestly. God is unmoved by casual, nonchalant, lackadaisical praying and touched by sincere, earnest intercession. Knowing all the right words is not important. It’s not a formula; it is a petition.

What do you need today?   What is needed in the world and the church today?  PRAY!  Pray sincerely and earnestly; God hears and never fails.

Have a fantastic day, and treasure the promise of God to keep all His promises!