"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." - Romans 12:12.
"Faithful in prayer." Someone once said that the greatest sin is prayerlessness. Too often, we miss out on seeing God show up in a situation in a mighty way because we fail to pray about it, or we stop praying about it too soon. Scripture says: "Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up." (Luke 18:1 NIV) We live in an "instant" generation. We demand instant results, and we often get them. But that's not God's way. He tells us, "Be unceasing in prayer [praying perseveringly]." (1 Thessalonians 5:17 AMP) Some Christians are worried about praying too hard and long for certain things, because when the answer doesn't come in a "reasonable" amount of time, they fear that they are out of God's will. But more than likely, in most cases, we step out of God's will when we STOP praying for something that the Lord has put on our heart. One way that will help us to determine God's will in a situation is to see how it aligns with God's Word. The Bible says that we can be confident that God will answer our prayers when they are in harmony with His will—but it doesn't say WHEN He will answer them. (1 John 5:14-15) The Message Bible translation of Romans 12:12 says: "Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder." What circumstances and lives could YOU see changed by following Paul's formula for success?
Prayer helps us to connect with God. It is accessible to any one at any time of the day or night. It is beautiful communication with God where we can reveal everything about ourselves and God is interested about every single subject we talk about. Prayer helps us to let go of our fears and doubts. Every emotional need take care of. It helps to fight for the truth and helps us to get through our pent up situations. Prayer helps us bless others about their burdens so that God can shower His love and grace in them and bring a great transformations in their lives. Prayer guides us to be in His will and not demand our will. It helps us to establish all of God's excellent and perfect plans in us. Prayer is the best gifts God gave His children.
So make it a point to study the word of God. It is the most important and the most powerful weapon that the enemy cannot stand. The beauty about prayer is that it is not limited to a fixed time. Have your conversation with God through out the day! He will bring deliverance through it all. Tiny and huge miracles happen every time so keep your connection clear with God. You may not see the miracles happening but it is happening.
All our battles must be fought in prayer. God will take care of the ret. Breath, relax, and pray. He has got your back! Make it your lifestyle and be blessed. Amen!
God desires people to seek Him through dedicated, committed prayer. Our prayers can be powerful! One person, praying diligently, can change the course of nations. Two or three gathered together can move mountains. And whole congregations praying together can bring revival.
Today, remember that powerful things can happen when you pray.
Prayer: Our Loving Heavenly Father, give me a spirit of prayer. May Your Spirit move upon my family, my church, my community, and my nation. Pour Your Spirit upon us. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, In Jesus Loving Name I Pray, Amen.
God does not see time, he is not bound by time, nobody can tell you how to pray to God, you can ask God for anything anytime. You can tell God that you want a good wife right now, you are not demanding, you are only asking him. He can give it to you right now out of his mercy.
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