I was praying, laying my job interview before God and I said,
“Your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
Right on the last word, it was covered by a releasing of a build up of wind from my mouth, a belch.
I apologised to God, where suddenly it was like seeing a vision of him laughing, as to seeing the humorous side of it. It caused me to laugh which at that point of feeling the warmth of his love upon me, I burst into tears of joy.I said, “I Love You!”
With a still small voice God replied, “I Love You!” Still seeing his face and feeling loved by him.
Another tender moment, in Knowing God Loves ME.
Plans
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Be Faithful in Prayer
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
Romans 12:9-12
One thing about prayer, and that is to remember that communication between two people is a two way thing. Sometimes we spend more time talking than listening. We need to give God room, he has a lot more to say to us than we might believe, more than we have to say to him. It is about listening as much to him as it is us sharing our hearts with him, for it is God’s Will that should be our main priority, not ours.
God, the Father, His Good, Pleasing and Perfect Will:
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him.
1 John 5:14-15
The Son and the Holy Spirit Intercedes On Our Behalf
God the Son, Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ:
What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all – how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died – more than that, who was raised to life – is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.
Romans 8:31-34
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 2:5
God the Holy Spirit, who Guides and Leads Us into All Truth:
In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.
Romans 8:26-27
Help in times of need, in prayer and in accordance with God’s Will.
From the Heart
And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.
Matthew 6:5-8
Do you find it hard to pray? Do you find you close up because you feel others always pray better, with more words? We get so tied down with words.
One word from the Heart is more important than many words for the sake of it.
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Hebrews 4:16
In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Ephesians 3:12
Are You With Me?
God loves you so much he welcomes you into His Presence. With
Freedom and Confidence!
For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer.
1 Peter 3:12
“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” – but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him? In the same way no-one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
1 Corinthians 2:9-12
Rejoice!
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally; brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:4-9
Ask, Seek and Knock
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!
Matthew 7:7-12
Now this could be the tricky part. God has said that if you have faith as small as a mustard seed you can move mountains. Ever felt as though your faith must be smaller than a mustard seed, have you ever seen the size of a mustard seed?
Lord, help us in our unbelief.
Faith
He replied, “Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20
Jesus replied, “ I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig-tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”
Matthew 21:21-22
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
Mark 11:24
As the boy’s father exclaimed to Jesus (Mark 9:24), maybe we need say the same:
“I do believe, help me overcome my unbelief.”
A Barrier in Prayer
There is one possible obstacle that outways all others. That is possibly Unforgiveness:
And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.
Mark 11:25
Again within the subject of prayer, Jesus said:
For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
Matthew 6:14-15
We need to be constantly Watchful:
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
Colossians 4:2
We Must Forgive as God has Forgiven Us.
Put on the Full Armour of God:
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armour of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armour of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled round your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
Ephesians 6:10-20
Support in Prayer:
“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”
Matthew 18:19-20
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray: Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
James 5:13-16
They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
Acts 1:14
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and in prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. Selling their possessions and goods, they gave to anyone as he had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
Acts 2:42-47
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Saviour, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
1 Timothy 2:1-4
It’s Time We Prayed.
If my people , who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
2 Chronicles 7:14-15
Lord Light the Fire
Heal Our Land, Today
If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.
John 15:7
Actions and Prayer:
It’s not enough to pray but be the answer to prayer. God calls us to act on prayer, a part to play, instead of just words. (Concerning Spiritual Warfare – Spiritual Warfare is broader than just praying. Loving someone is spiritual warfare. Practical things of helping someone all help to battle and is spiritual warfare.)
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