A GOOD FATHER
Karol Horken • June 7, 2021
 We are learning about the true nature of our Heavenly Father. He’s loving, kind, patient — and He’s interested in each one of us. Let’s take a look at some scriptural truths that confirm the goodness of God. [NOTE: Today I am using The Message Bible, which is a paraphrase, not a word-for-word translation. I like to read The Message Bible alongside a translation for a greater understanding of the scriptures.] 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
So, my very dear friends, don’t get thrown off course. 
 
 Every desirable and beneficial gift comes out of heaven. 
 
 The gifts are rivers of light cascading down from the Father of Light. 
 
 There is nothing deceitful in God, nothing two-faced, nothing fickle. 
 
 He brought us to life using the true Word, 
 
 showing us off as the crown of all His creatures.
 
 James 1:17-18 The Message (MSG)
 
 This is how much God loved the world: 
 
 He gave his Son, His one and only Son. 
 
 And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; 
 
 by believing in Him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life. God didn’t
 
 go to all the trouble of sending His Son merely to point an accusing finger,
 
 telling the world how bad it was. 
 
 He came to help, to put the world right again.
 
 John 3:16-17 The Message (MSG)
 
 God is sheer mercy and grace;
 
  not easily angered, He’s rich in love.
 
 Psalms 103:8 The Message (MSG)
 
 These are just three of many scriptures that speak of God’s attributes. Because of some of our experiences in life, it may have been easy to develop a theology of an uncaring God who is preoccupied, judgmental, and angry — or in a God who is holding out on us so He can teach us something. On the contrary, God is constantly instructing us in His Word and that is the best way to learn. As we read the Bible — especially the Gospels — we will see that Jesus demonstrated the true nature and will of God. Whatever Jesus said or did in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John is the truth about our Heavenly Father.
 
 For me, it is very simple. “God is good and good is what He does!” 
 
 You are good, and the source of good;
 
  train me in your goodness.
 
 Psalms 119:68 (MSG)
 
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When we call out to God in our struggles and He whispers, “I will help you,” He truly means it.                                                                                                            Scripture List:                                                                                                            Psalms 119:68 NLT/AMPC                                                      James 1:17 NLT                                                      Psalms 107:1-43 NLT                                                      Psalms 34:8 NLT/TPT*                                                      Psalms 91:1 NLT/AMPC                                                                                                            *TPT is The Passion Translation (found on the Bible app)                                                                                                                        The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                        "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

You’re going to want to hear this story — and once you do, you’ll be ready to have your own meeting with God. Trust me, you will be so glad you did.                                                                                     Scripture List:                                                                                     Isaiah 41:10 TPT                                                      Psalms 55:22 TPT                                                      Hebrews 4:16 NLT                                                      Isaiah 55:6 NLT                                                      Acts 17:27 NLT                                                                                     *TPT is The Passion Translation (found on the Bible app)                                                                                     Here’s is the verse I promised you: Isaiah 41:10 TPT                                                                                     Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I  am your faithful God. I will infuse you with My strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with My victorious right hand.                                                                                                                         Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

It’s natural to be cautious when something seems too good to be true. But one thing you can always count on: God is truly good, and His promises are always true.                                                                                     Today’s Scriptures:                                                                                     Ephesians 1:2 TPT/AMPC                                                      Ephesians 1:7 TPT/AMPC                                                      Leviticus 26:13 NLT                                                      Ephesians 1: 8-10 TPT                                                      Ephesians 2:10 AMPC                                                                                                                         Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

We all face moments that tempt us to worry, but there’s a better way—one that leads to stability, peace, and even joy.                                                                                     Psalms 16:7-8 AMPC/TPT                                                      I John 5:14-15 NLT                                                      Psalms 46:1,2,10 NLT                                                      Luke 21:18-19 TPT                                                      Hebrews 4:16 NLT                                                                                                                         Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

God has something for you that is tried and true — and something you can hold on to.                                                                                     Scripture List:                                                                                     Ephesians 5:15 NLT                                                      Philippians 4:6-7 NLT                                                      2 Chronicles 1:4-12 NLT                                                      Isaiah 11:2-3 NLT                                                      Proverbs 3:5 TPT                                                                                                                         Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

Have you ever asked a question you did not expect an answer for like “What in the world is happening?”                                                                                     Scripture List:                                                                                     I Timothy 4:7-8 NLT                                                                   Exodus                                              14:13                                  -14 NLT                                                      Psalms 147:11 NLT                                                      Isaiah 41:13 NLT                                                      Proverbs 3:5-6 NLT                                                                                                                                                              Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

Are you ready to be encouraged and empowered today? Who doesn’t need that from time to time, but what it we could have it every day?                                                                                     Today’s Scriptures:                                                                                     Psalms 139:16 NLT                                                      Ephesians 2:10 AMPC                                                      Ephesians 5:15-16 NLT                                                      Romans 8:28 AMPC                                                      John 16:13 AMPC                                                                                                                         Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

There is a quiet place where you can go when life get’s too big, too loud, and too demanding.                                                                                                            Today’s Scriptures:                                                                                                            James 4:8 NLT/MSG                                                      Proverbs 16:3 AMPC/TPT                                                      Proverbs 2:1-2 TPT                                                      Psalms 46: 10 TPT/NLT                                                      Jeremiah 33:3 NLT                                                                                                  Study Aide:                                              https://www.biblegateway.com                                                                                     2 Chairs by Bob Beaudine                                                                                                                                              The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to limit God in our thinking. That’s because we measure His ability by what we can picture happening. But the Bible reminds us that God is infinitely greater than what we can imagine.                                                                                     Today’s Scriptures:                                                                                                                                     I Corinthians 2:9 TPT                                                      James 4:8 TPT                                                      Psalms 121: 2 NLT                                                      Psalms 146: 5 NLT                                                      Genesis 24: 42 NLT                                                                                                            The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 

If you need help, all you have to do is ask God for it. He’ll be right there just as He promised in these five (5) scriptures:                                                                                     Today’s Scriptures:                                                                                     Isaiah 41:10 TPT                                                      Psalms 3:3 TPT                                                      Psalms 5:12 TPT                                                      Isaiah 46: 3-4, 9 TPT                                                      Isaiah 26:3-4 TPT                                                                                     Linda Daniel's book "                                  His Heart, His Voice: Words of Encouragement                                  "                                               Paperback – May 29, 2018                                                                  by Linda Daniels (Author)                                                                                                                                           The "30-Second Prayer” That Changes Everything                                                                                                            Father, I commit this situation to You.                                                      Cause me to think the way You think--                                                      So I know what to do.                                                                                                            This prayer is based on the following scripture:                                                                                                            Roll your works upon the Lord [commit and trust them wholly to Him;                                                      He will cause your thoughts to become agreeable to His will,                                                                   and] so shall your plans be established and succeed.                                                                  Proverbs 16:3 (AMPC)                                                                                                            My book can be ordered from:                                                                                                            The 30-Second Prayer That Changes Everything                                               (Karol Horken)                                                                                                                        Connect with me on:                                                                                                                         My website:                                              www.the30secondprayer.com                                               where you will find all my video blogs, teaching & messages of joy.                                                                               Facebook:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Like)                                                                               Instagram:                                              30 Second Prayer                                               (Follow)                                                                               You Tube:                                              Karol Horken                                               (Subscribe/The Bell)                                                                                                                                                                              "Go Mobile" with me on my Podcast                                                                                                            Using your favorite Podcast App, Search: The 30 Second Prayer That Changes Everything
 


