Monday, January 17, 2011

Prayer Works!

You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, because the work of the Son brings glory to the Father. Yes, ask anything in my name, and I will do it! John 14:13-14

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Why do people run left and right when they have a pressing need. They believe if a certain person pray for them, God will answer and then their need will be met. It is a concept that is really hard for me to understand. We can pray for and with each other for support but the power of prayer is not the result of the person praying, it is manifested by the power resides in the God we address the prayer to and that God is not a respecter of person. What He can do for one, He will also do for another. You can pray for yourself and your family. Feel free to lay a hand on your little ones when you need to do so. According to the above scripture, we should have the confidence in approaching God that whatever we ask in Jesus name that is in agreement with His will (as revealed in the Bible) we shall get it. The problem is that most people don’t know what the will of God is because they don’t read His word. The word of God is the will of God, and it is found in scripture (the Bible). God reveals Himself and all of the plans He has for you and I: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope”. Jeremiah 29:11

I hear people say that they pray all the time and see little no results. Others say that miracles are far and between I don't even know what that means). I can tell you that I see miracles every day in my own life. I can even guess why some are missing out on miracles. They are probably praying wrong. They are praying and yet not expecting the things they pray for to occur. Many believers pray routinely. Friend, there isn't nothing routine about prayer. Talking to our heavenly Father is serious. He listens when his children call on His name. Prayer should be more than a ritual.I see people acting casually when praying they are distracted or looking around and speak without much conviction. When you pray you need to know that you are addressing the Almighty, the “No Limits” God. The omniscient and omnipotent God. The One who is and forever will be. He is more then able to supply for all of your needs.He wants to supply all of your needs both small and big. When you pray believe that you receive, that’s why I told you in our devotions series back in April to end all prayers with thanksgiving because when you pray BELIEVE/KNOW/BE CERTAIN that you already received. You may not see it, but believe with your heart and soul that your loving Father who didn’t spare His own son for your salvation, is able and willing to change your situations. Amen.

Are all your needs met today? If not, why not? What are you doing about it? “Therefore let us draw near (approach boldly) with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” Hebrews 4:16. This is an invitation to approach the throne of God with confidence. So when you have a need (spiritual, physical, emotional), approach the throne of God in confidence. Use scripture as your back up. Use the name of Jesus. God cannot go against His own Word. It is against His nature. Whatever you are facing today, bring it to the Lord in prayer. You already know the outcome: He’s going to hear you, and meet your needs.

Praise the Lord!