Video of the Day: Clip from the 2003 movie “Bruce Almighty”
Bible Verse of the Day:
A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth.[a] 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, Lord. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy, Habakkuk 3:1-2.
Biblical Connection:
Jim Carrey plays Bruce Nolan, a television reporter in Buffalo, NY. At the end of the worst day of Bruce’s life, he complains to God who suddenly responds, appearing to him as Morgan Freeman. This sets the stage for the other side of prayer as God puts Bruce in charge for a day to see what it’s like to oversee the prayers of mankind. One of the next scenes is thousands of people winning the lottery on the same day, splitting less than $10 per winner.
Habakkuk was a Levitical musician who uses a song format in his book of the Bible. This minor prophet lived 600 years before the birth of Christ, consider a contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah. Habakkuk approaches prayer with a knowledge of God’s amazing miracles of the past. These answered prayers brought blessings to Israel as well as a holy reverence from other nations who heard or witnessed the power of God. This is a way to get God’s attention as you pray.
Closing Song:
One of my friends from college had a mother of prayer. Within a year, Pam’s mother led her entire family to the Lord. Pam’s mom used the similar strategy in the lyrics of Katy Nichole’s song. As you reflect upon the other side of prayer, may today’s message inspire you get God’s attention as you pray.
by Jay Mankus
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