DEMAND VS.REQUEST
Esther 5:8
Esther said to the king, " 'If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.' "
Esther didn't just rush into the king with her demand. She took her time and softened the king with two banquets before she made her request. There is a difference between a demand and a request. A demand is abrupt and hard -- "Give me....". A request is soft -- "Would you....". Sometimes it is good to soften a person up before asking for something from them. This reminds me of Philippians 4:6. "... In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God....". We have no right to demand anything from God. How much better to approach the King with thanks for His goodness and leave the answer to Him in His time.
Today's Thought: A request is better than a demand.
Have a thankful day today and tomorrow -- Thanksgiving Day. Love you.
Esther 5:8
Esther said to the king, " 'If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, then let the king and Haman come to the banquet which I will prepare for them, and tomorrow I will do as the king has said.' "
Esther didn't just rush into the king with her demand. She took her time and softened the king with two banquets before she made her request. There is a difference between a demand and a request. A demand is abrupt and hard -- "Give me....". A request is soft -- "Would you....". Sometimes it is good to soften a person up before asking for something from them. This reminds me of Philippians 4:6. "... In everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your request be made known unto God....". We have no right to demand anything from God. How much better to approach the King with thanks for His goodness and leave the answer to Him in His time.
Today's Thought: A request is better than a demand.
Have a thankful day today and tomorrow -- Thanksgiving Day. Love you.
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