Press In

Don't be weary in prayer, keep at it. Watch for God's answers, and remember to be thankful when they come. Colossians 4:2

Times are hard. We need hope, now more than ever. So often we feel hopeless. We feel weak. We feel like God isn't hearing our prayers. We need hope for a better future. We need hope for a better life. We need God to answer us.

Then Jesus told His disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. He said: "In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared what people thought. And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to Him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' "For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care what people think, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually come and attack me.'" And the Lord said, "Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night? Will He keep putting them off? I tell you, He will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" Luke 18:1-8
 
In the above parable, the judge didn't care about justice or her plight. Yet he responded to the widows persistence. Jesus' point isn't that we have to wear God out with our petitions till He finally caves in to stop us from bothering Him. Jesus wants to encourage us that God DEEPLY CARES about His children who cry out to Him. He IS listening. HOW MUCH MORE will God respond to our prayers than the judge to the widow. He WILL come to help us ... and He WON'T delay an answer for one second longer than is necessary for our good.

NOTHING is impossible for God. So until He makes His will concerning any given request clear to you, keep on asking again and again and again, IN FAITH BELIEVING, though it may seem like nothing is changing at all. 

God's answer to your prayers could be JUST AROUND THE CORNER. He may answer your 20 years worth of prayers TODAY. Never think that God doesn't care or doesn't hear just because nothing has changed yet. He hears your prayers.

I will answer them before they even call to Me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers. Isaiah 65:24


Not one prayer is ever wasted. God hears our every sigh. He DOES NOT tire of us asking. He WANTS us to bring our requests to Him. He tells us not to lose heart and to pray always because He intends to answer our prayers. In His way and in His timing.

Keep. On. Praying. Keep asking. Keep thanking. Keep hoping. Don't give up. Don't lose heart.

THE ENEMY WILL EXHAUST BEFORE YOU DO.


Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray over those reading this post. I curse all attacks that may be coming against them. Help them to pray and keep on praying. In faith. Believing. And thank You Lord, that at just the right time, You will answer. In the meantime, give all the grace to wait. In Jesus' name, amen.





See also:  The Man with the Plan



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You are Loved

You might not think much of yourself and/or others might not, but you are loved, valued and fully accepted by your heavenly Father.

NOTHING and NO ONE can separate you from God's love.

Father, I pray that You help us to receive the perfect love that You have for us. Help us to let it guide us into all truth, wash away the fears and rejections, and love others. In Jesus' name, amen.

I Pray, Lord

I PRAY LORD, for those being abused. Give them a way out and help them to take it. Heal them. Give them peace.

 

I PRAY LORD, that You touch every broken heart and mend them. Emotional healing for all in need.

 

I PRAY LORD, for all who are at a crossroad, for all who need help making decisions. No confusion. Give them wisdom, show them the way.

 

I PRAY LORD, for all who are sick/in pain and in need of healing. Touch their bodies with Your presence. Take away the pain. Bring healing and wholeness.

 

I PRAY LORD, for all who feel like giving up/depressed. Lift their weary heads. Give hope, encouragement and refreshment.

 

I PRAY LORD, that You be ever near us. We aren't perfect, but we love You. Come get us soon, and help us all to be ready.

 

I THANK YOU LORD, that You hear us and answer us ... in Your time and in Your way.

 

To God be ALL the glory!

 

What are You Expecting?

Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we can't see. Hebrews 11:1

We usually get what we expect (where our faith is), so ... are you expecting good or bad to happen? Since it's all BY FAITH, make sure your faith is in the direction of what you want/want to happen.

He does not fear bad news (not afraid of evil tidings), nor live in fear or dread of what may happen. For he is settled in his mind (his heart is fixed) that Jehovah will take care of him (trusting in the Lord). That is why he is not afraid, but can calmly face his foes. Psalm 112:7,8

We should not be afraid of evil tidings ... of bad news, of reverses and losses, of the destruction of our property, or disaster by flood, by famine, or by war. Our heart should so fully confide in God that we can commit everything calmly into His hands. We should feel assured that all will be well, somehow. That nothing occurs but that which the wisest and the best Being in the universe sees that it best should occur, and that in all which does take place HE IS ABLE TO SUSTAIN the sufferer.  

There is NOTHING so well-suited to make the mind calm as to trust in God. What has a person to be afraid of who does trust in Him? TRUSTING IN THE LORD - this is the reason why our heart is 'fixed' or 'firm' ... simply because we have confidence in God, and feel assured that all things will be well. It may not be right now, but it will be. 

Father, help us to no longer expect bad or expect things to be the way they used to be, the way they happened in the past. Help us to believe for better days. Don't disappoint us. Use our faith to do a NEW THING. In Jesus' name, amen.






 

He Spoke, I Listened

 

He who sent me is with me, He HAS NOT deserted me ... John 8:29

My prayer - I need You, Lord. Now. Be not far from me.

The Lord’s response – I’m here. To help. Let My unforced rhythms of grace guide you through the trials and hard times. All that life has to offer is yours for the taking, if you’ll just trust Me. It’s not too late. To do or be anything you want to be. You’re My child, and I want the best and what’s best for you. I will channel/guide toward you the things and people I want in your life.

Don’t be scared or fearful for the future, I’m already there. Though I’m also with you every step of the way. Take My hand, and we’ll walk the pathways of life … together.

I love you and appreciate you. Forgive and forgive often. Don’t let bitterness and resentment build a stronghold. Thank you for being willing to do My will. For being a willing vessel. You won’t understand everything I do and allow. That’s ok. I see the big picture, you don’t. That’s where trust comes from.

My prayer - Dear God in Heaven, please don’t give up on me. I need you so much and I want to please you so much. Help me Lord, to be able to. To obey You. To please You. To do right in Your eyes. But thank You Lord, that even when I fail, You still approve of me. Maybe not my actions. But You do me.

Jesus said to the people, ‘I am the light of the world. So if you follow Me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, for living light will flood your path. John 8:12
 
 
 
 
 

Dare to Do It

NOTHING'S finished ...


That dream of yours may be dormant right now, but if it's God-breathed then He's keeping it alive and it will be birthed IN DUE SEASON. Don't grow weary. God can resurrect ANYTHING. Activate your faith today. Speak and believe that ALL things are possible with God.

We have to let go of things like our plan, our timing, our way, our reputation, getting credit for what we do, the need to be in control and the need to be right. We need to be focused on God and be determined to expect from Him, seeking His face and putting our trust in Him.

Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you. Psalm 37:4,5

Facing challenging, discouraging times? The Holy Spirit whispers gently and lovingly, GOD IS WITH YOU. Experiencing disappointments and hardships? DON'T give up on your dreams.

There are rough times that are gonna come, but they have not come to stay, they have come to pass!


... until GOD says it's finished.



 

Worried?

Sometimes my blogs can be quiet lengthy. Not today. I'm simply sharing one scripture, from the Message Bible. It is worthy of a few 'selah' moments.

Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now,

and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow.

God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes.

Matthew 6:34

 

God bless you and may the Lord grant you PEACE, KNOWING that God is STILL in control and that He is taking care of EVERYTHING.





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