Share the joy.

“Then they said to each other, “We’re not doing right.  This is the day of good news and we are keeping it to ourselves…”

2 Kings 7:9

Share the joys of your life, share the goodness of God in your life… share the magic - the world needs to hear it.  The world needs to know that prayers, hopes, and dreams do come true.   Therefore, share the joy, my friends, it's good, it brings forth light, and most of all, when we share the joy, our God is magnified.

The crooked paths made straight

Unanswered prayers

"He inquired of the Lord, but the Lord did not answer him by dreams or Urim or prophets.  Saul then said to his attendants, "Find me a woman who is a medium, so I may go and inquire of her..."

1 Samuel 28:6-7

When God doesn't answer our prayers right away most of us jump right into our flesh, and out of desperation and fear, we take it upon ourselves to find our answer, which usually ends us up in deeper trouble then when we started.  Therefore, we must remember that unanswered prayers are blessings in disguises.  For if we can wait it out, wait on the Lord, then we will find that our unanswered prayers will turn into blessed dreams come true... 

dreams that will sweep us off our feet.

LOOK!

"But the servant replied, "Look, in this town there is a man of God; he is highly respected, and everything he says comes true.  Let's go there now.  Perhaps he will tell us what to way to take."

1 Samuel 9:6

My friend, LOOK!  Look around you; seek out the men and women of God in this world.  They are here for you; they can help you, they can speak words of life into you, they can surround you in prayer and help direct you on your way.  You are not alone - not ever - God makes sure of it.  So, begin to look around; look around with the eyes of your heart - listen with the ears of your heart.  Pay attention to everyone you come in contact with, because the answers to which you seek, the prayers you wish to be answered, and/or the directions you seek, just might be in the words of the stranger you pass by on the street.

Why do we disobey God?

”... “I brought you out of Egypt and led you into the land that I swore to give your forefathers... Yet you have disobeyed me.  Why have you done this?  Now therefore I tell you that I will not drive them out before you; they will be thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.”

Judges 2:1-3

Why is it that when we get prayers answered we begin to take advantage of the Lord our God?  Why is it that once we get our prayers answered we put God aside and decide we want more?  Friends it is time to be content with one answered prayer at a time.  For until we do we will never be satisfied and we will live in a constant roller coaster - up and down, up and down.  So let’s enjoy each and every prayer that comes to pass and take advantage of not one of them.  As we learn to do this, I believe more and more of our prayer requests will come to pass and our lives will be one steady stream of peace, love, joy, life, and sunshine; full of all of God’s good glory.

Do not bring sin upon you

“... Do not bring sin upon the land the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance.”

Deuteronomy 24:4

As humans we tend to take our answered prayers, be thankful for a short time, then quickly move on, forgetting the love we’ve been granted and the prayers that have just been answered; we begin to advantage of them, take all the credit for them, and we forget to be grateful to God for them.  Friends, that’s when sin sneaks in! That is when we let our blessings turn into curses. Therefore, when our prayers get answered, we mustn’t forget who answered them for us, who gave them to us!  God gives glory and miracles, in turn, we must give him all credit and honor.  We should treat our answered prayers as liquid gold and never, ever, let the power of Satan come in and destroy those things that we once begged God for.  

In summary, stay on guard against sin, stay focused on God, be grateful always, and treat each blessing as if it’ll be the last blessing you ever receive.

The prayer of the righteous

"The urgent request of a righteous person is very powerful in its effect." James 5:16

Those who faithfully believe, trust and hope in Christ, with all love with all adoration, make prayers their power, which ends in God-given victory after victory.  Yes, the prayers of the righteous will lead to victory as well as demolish all the petitions of the wicked.

Prayers work

"Isaac prayed to the Lord on behalf of his wife because she was barren.  The Lord answered his prayer and his wife Rebekah became pregnant."

Genesis 25:21

When you pray for others, when others pray for you, prayers get answered!

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!

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!!!

Promotion is yours when you have Christ on your side.  

See for yourself - the proof is written in His word:

“… what you ask will be given, granted, to you.” (adapted from John 15:16).  As well, remember the prayers of Jabez, for if he answers for one, he answers for all who believe and trust in him: “Oh, that He bless me indeed, that he enlarge my territory… that he keep me from evil, and that I may not cause pain.” (Adapted from 1 Chronicles 4:10).

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Worry gets no one anywhere

“… People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves.  Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.”

-James 1:5-8 MSG

Worry is the same as insanity – it causes the mind to frantically do one-legged sprints around and around a mountain without realizing we have another leg to help, as well as keeping us blinded to the fact that there is a freeway running right through it.

Your words are heard... God is coming

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God hears you!
He's working in your behalf.  My friend, your prayers are being answered.

God answers when you pray

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Stand your ground

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“… stand your ground… don’t hold back.  Throw yourselves into the work of the Master, confident that nothing you do for him is a waste of time or effort.”  

-1 Corinthians 15:58 MSG

Stand for Christ! 

Don’t let fear of the world hold you back!

The work you do for the Lord now, uncaring to what the world says or thinks, is only the beginning of greatness for you!  Just wait until He comes to get you... WOW… !!  It is then, my friend, that your prayers and blessings will come to fruition in so many different ways that you won’t know where to begin!!

Salvation is available to us all

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Anyone who curses God...

“… Anyone who curses God will be held accountable…” 
 Leviticus 24:13-16 MSG

God is never to be blamed, insulted, cursed or taunted.  He gave His Son for us, and He gave us a life to live.  Therefore, all that is due Him is honor, gratitude, thankfulness, our prayers, and all our love.

Jesus’ prayer for His followers

Jesus’ prayer for His followers:

“Holy Father, guard them as they pursue this life… make them holy – consecrated – with the truth… The same glory you gave me, I [give] them…” Adapted from John 17 MSG

Jesus has given us, his believers and followers, His glory.  Therefore, we must live in such a manner that our lives shine through with his splendor for all other believers and non-believers of the world to see.

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The more you know about Jesus...

Jesus said: "... Then you see how every student well trained in God's kingdom is like the owner of a general store who can put his hands on anything you need, old or new, exactly when you need it."  Matthew 13:52 MSG

Get to know Jesus through the power of the Word, and by prayers and wonder, because the more you know him, the less you have to worry about; whatever you need when you need it will be yours for the taking.

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There are no 'ifs' among believers

Jesus says:

"... If? There are no 'ifs' among believers.  Anything can happen." Mark 9:23 MSG

Not, 'If', but 'WHEN':  When your prayers come to pass, when your miracle comes into fruition, when Jesus calls you to do a new thing...WHEN, not IF!  Therefore, whenever you are in prayers or conversation of believing for Jesus to work out something in your life, keep the 'ifs' out of them completely and put the 'whens' in. 

Nothing is impossible for those who are in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:13) - God's Word declares it.

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