Only You Will Be Able to Understand

God will fight for you!

Waiting for God to answer your prayers?

God hears you - He's coming

Evil must be removed from within you and amongst you

“You must purge evil from among you.”

Deuteronomy 22:21, 22, 24

Three times in this chapter alone states that evil must be purged from among us.  Therefore, remove yourself from the evil around you, if possible, (if not possible, then dig deep into prayer and seek Christ-filled help to change your surroundings and those that you cannot leave).  

As well, remove evil from within you - NOW!  Forgive, repent, dig deep into the Lord;  pray, pray, pray.  Whatever you need to do, my friend, do it; get rid of it! All it’s doing is holding you back from living the blessed life that Jesus died for you to live, and for you to live to the fullest!

So, once again, “Purge evil from among you.”

Keep praying - don't give up

“Then Jesus told his disciples a parable that they should always pray not give up.”

Luke 18:1

If Jesus doesn’t want us to give up on our prayers then there’s a reason; reason being, they will be answered if we keep praying. Therefore be patient, be bold, be believing, and be strong in faith.  Don’t ever, not ever, give up - your prayers are heard and they will be answered.

The moment you begin to pray

"Before he had finished praying, Rebekah came out with her jar on her shoulder."

Genesis 24:15

The moment you begin to pray and before you can finish your prayer, God starts working in your life!  Friends, your prayers are heard before you can even finish speaking them!

God's got you covered ~ He's on it!!

Peace which transcends all understanding

“Don’t worry about anything, but pray about everything.  With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God.  Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand.  And this peace will control the way you think and feel.”

Philippians 4:6-7 CEV

I know that the challenges in our lives can get so overwhelming at times, and in this world, there are always so many.   But, remember, God is not of this world!  So although our challenges are tough, they are nothing for God – He is much, much tougher.  Therefore, cast all your challenges, doubts, worries, hurts, hang-ups, et., unto him and let his peace which transcends all understanding guard your heart and mind!

Quiet time

“At daybreak Jesus went out to a solitary place...”

-Luke 4:42 NIV

If Jesus disciplined himself for daily quiet time to pray and reflect, shouldn’t you?

Cheer

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.  This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.”

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG

Jesus lived this way for us through the wickedest and most foul circumstances so there is no reason we cannot do the same for him.  Therefore, take heed to this verse today and know that if you do, you will come to know the way of true living – true freedom– true life; yes, this is the way to the one and only,

True Jesus.

Praying and staying in holy faith

“But you, dear friends, build yourselves up in your most holy faith and pray in the Holy Spirit.  Keep yourself in God’s love…”

Jude 1:20-21

Praying and staying in holy faith keeps you in Holy Grace.

Prayers GRANTED

“So God granted me what I requested.” 

-Adapted from @1Chronicles 4:10 NKJV

When I have faith in God and give Him all my desires and prayers, I have no doubt that everything I ask will come to pass in big, blessed, and mighty ways.  Yes, when I pray to God, he listens, answers, blesses and anoints me; my words, my actions, my desires, and my wants.

Thank you @God.  

Thank you!!!

Challenges

Challenges – face them or run? 

Run?

No WAY!!

In a challenging situation, don’t turn and run – face it head on repeating these words I’ve taken from God’s Word, James, Chapter 1:

Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you.  Under pressure, your faith life is forced into the open and shows its true colors.  Don’t try to get out of anything prematurely.  If you don’t know what you are doing, pray.  God loves to help and he won’t condescend you when you do ask.  So, ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought.  And remember, anyone who meets a testing challenge head-on and manages to stick with it is mighty fortunate.  For such persons loyally in love with God is rewarded with life and more life.

Before you can stand

“… Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.”

-     James 4:7-10 MSG

You’ll never be able to stand and run if you first don’t kneel and pray.

The most important thing you can do

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"The first thing I want you to do is pray.  Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know..."

1 Timothy 2:1-3 MSG

Life makers, not life takers

Let’s follow the words of 1 Thessalonians and become life makers instead of life takers:

Let’s keep the eyes of our heart on God and be smart.  Let’s speak encouraging words to one another, gently encouraging and looking for the best in one another. Let’s be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time, thank God no matter what happens and, at all times, stay alert as to anything tainted with evil, making sure to keep it out of our lives completely.

(Adapted from 1Thesselonians 5:4-22 MSG).

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Don't waste a second

“Pray diligently.  Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude… Make the most of every opportunity…” 

-Colossians 4:2-6 MSG

In a nutshell: Make the most out of your life – don’t waste a single second of it.

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Instead of worrying, pray!

Philippians 4:6-7The Message (MSG)

6-7 Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

The Message (MSG)

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He hears those that call on him

“God’s there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it.  He does what is best for those who fear him – hears them call out, and saves them.  God sticks by those who love him, but it’s all over for those who don’t.” 

Psalm 145:17-20 MSG

When we truly and deeply love, hope in, yearn for, and pray with all sincerity to Jesus, there is nothing that will stop him from saving us in our times of fear, distress, and even in our times of sin.

God loves you so much

May God bless you mightily

This verse really touched my heart today.  So, in Jesus name, I would like to pray these words over you and to you:

“Oh! May the God of green hope fill you up with joy, fill you up with peace, so that your believing lives, filled with the life-giving energy of the Holy Spirit, will brim over with hope!”

(Romans 15:13 MSG)

God bless you mightily, in Jesus name – 
Amen and Amen