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Ask According to His Will

by Brett Fuller on September 17, 2018

In 1John 5:14-15 the writer says, "This is the confidence that we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us…we know that we have the requests which we have asked of Him." The operative phrase in this passage is, "according to His will".

Years ago, when Cynthia and I would take the family out to dinner, I was always amused at how the younger children would have no clue as to what was on the menu. So, if we were at Outback Steakhouse they would with confidence order a "Happy Meal". We, to their dismay would tell them, "Happy Meals are not on the menu here."

There is a certain way God wants us to pray: "according to His will". When we "request" something "outside" those parameters we often get rebuffed because His restaurant doesn’t offer that. There really is a way to order His purposes into our lives. The good thing is if we submit to the “menu list”, one meal might become an all you can eat buffet! Live right, live well…

About the Author
Brett Fuller

Brett Fuller is the presiding Bishop of Every Nation’s family of churches in the metropolitan Washington DC area, that fall under the umbrella of the Grace Covenant Church’s purview. He also serves as Chaplain of the Washington Commanders. From 2005 to 2014 he served as Chaplain for the National Association of Basketball Coaches. In 2000, he initiated a bill in Congress to build a memorial honoring the African American Slaves who helped build America. Though the bill was never passed, he still hopes to complete the mission. Also, from 2007-2009 he served on President George Bush's Advisory Board for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Pastor Brett has written two devotionals: “Live Well”, and “Relate Well” and recently published two books: Dreaming in Black and White and High Ceilings. He and his lovely wife of 36 years, Cynthia, frequently conduct marriage and family seminars. Brett also coordinates relational and professional development seminars, helping leaders in every walk of life to become better leaders. He and his bride reside in Chantilly, VA, have parented 7 children and have been blessed with 2 wonderful daughter in-laws. And most recently, they have welcomed their first grandchild; Ava Lily.

 

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