Always pray and don't give up - Jesus
(Luke 18:1)
After the Disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray, he gives them the model prayer; I refer to it as an outline. That may sound to simple, but it's not. This prayer is only the beginning of learning how to talk with our Holy Father. (Luke 11). In the same chapter, Jesus teaches them about praying with boldness.
"because of your shameless persistence he will surely get up and give you as much as you need." Luke 11:8
"because of your shameless persistence he will surely get up and give you as much as you need." Luke 11:8
This doesn't mean badgering God, it means pray consistently and the answer will come.
It's only when we put ourselves in a position that makes us totally dependent on God, that He gets all the glory! (Matt. 19:21-26) He won't answer if we don't ask. (James 4:2, Luke 11:9-10).
It's only when we put ourselves in a position that makes us totally dependent on God, that He gets all the glory! (Matt. 19:21-26) He won't answer if we don't ask. (James 4:2, Luke 11:9-10).
"I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how manywill he find on earth who have faith?" - Jesus, (Luke 18:8)
Will we be among the faith filled followers of Christ? Or will we be the weak, complaining, grumpy people that have no faith. Let's choose to trust in God to answer our cry out to Him. To know Christ is to know hope, no matter what our circumstances. We make the choice, walk in step with the Spirit or we walk in the flesh. There is no sitting on the sidelines. The Holy Spirit helps us when we don't know what to prayer, (Romans 8:26).
Prayer is your tool, your weapon, to win over the lies of this world and Satan. It's a two way conversation; if you're not in God's word when you pray, be careful, you could be only making a speech. That means you might be missing out on some instructions he has for you from his word.
As we walk with Christ, we expand our vision into His vision. For example, after many years of living in Louisiana, we moved to Arkansas and we love it, but I went through a time of missing my history with my friends in West Monroe.
As we walk with Christ, we expand our vision into His vision. For example, after many years of living in Louisiana, we moved to Arkansas and we love it, but I went through a time of missing my history with my friends in West Monroe.
It's taken me, about a year to realize I was talking too much when I'd meet new people. I'd try to tell them my history, I finally realized that I was was trying to prove that I was OK, they could trust me. Now that was uncalled for, how silly of me. So I learned to rest in Christ, pursue in becoming who God wants me to be. It's a joy to serve other people here, and build new friendships, while enjoying my friends from long distance too
After realizing that my life has changed for the good. I've been blessed since opening this exciting door of joining into how God is moving and working in our new Forever Family here, as well as neighbors and new friends too.
We all have history together because we are a "forever family" in Christ. We walk heart to heart no matter how many miles separate us while here on earth. We are living in exciting times! It's time to give Him everything, he never gets tired of listening but I'm excited that not only does he listen but he wants to answer, he won't ignore us. Have you ever tried to share with your spouse and it doesn't work, no answer, no communication, isn't that aggravating?
After realizing that my life has changed for the good. I've been blessed since opening this exciting door of joining into how God is moving and working in our new Forever Family here, as well as neighbors and new friends too.
We all have history together because we are a "forever family" in Christ. We walk heart to heart no matter how many miles separate us while here on earth. We are living in exciting times! It's time to give Him everything, he never gets tired of listening but I'm excited that not only does he listen but he wants to answer, he won't ignore us. Have you ever tried to share with your spouse and it doesn't work, no answer, no communication, isn't that aggravating?
Yet God wants to tell us what He thinks; if you're praying without the word of God open, reading it, praying it and praying period, it's like talking to your friend or loved one that never acknowledges what you said.
As Christians we each have the Holy Spirit living in us, we can hear from him, IF we are sensitive to Him and develop a welcoming environment in our lives, that includes God's Word on a consistent basis.
I've taken this to heart own several occasions, God always answers me, with yes, no, wait awhile, or you've got to be kidding! Sometimes I pray "Lord please protect me from myself!"; and trust him to do so.
Most of all never give up!!!
Most of all never give up!!!
