Top 10 of Being Reformed :: Part 2
Being a Reformed Baptist…
10. Makes me a more careful reader of my Bible.
9. Makes me more consistent and fervent in my prayers.
Reformed theology gives me a foundation that includes a steadfast understanding that God is all-powerful, faithful, just, and willing to answer our prayers: “Whatever you ask in prayer you will receive if you have faith” (Matthew 21:22). My understanding that God is completely sovereign in all things gives me confidence as I pray, knowing that God will do all things for His glory, and my good. Many people have noted that all people are reformed when they pray, and this is certainly a very valid point. We pray for God to heal, change hearts and minds, stop wars, feed the hungry, give peace to missionaries, etc. If God were a god that simply reacted to what creation does, as opposed to causing all things to come to pass, there would be no need for prayer. But the fact that God commands prayer, and answers prayer according to His good and perfect will, makes me want to pray more and to pray more fervently. God is able to do all things, and is faithful to fulfill his promises.
