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Our grateful attitude is the key to victorious prayer.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
(Philippians 4:6)
Being thankful is a demonstration of our faith that there is no need to worry because…
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
(Romans 8:28)
A prayer of faith is pleasing to the Lord and is effective.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
(James 1:6)
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
(Hebrews 11:6)
Thanking God is believing that God has a purpose for every circumstance
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
(1 Thessalonians 5:18)
A thankful and praising attitude is a sign of maturity.
A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness. All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.
(Proverbs 15:13-15)
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And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; (Ephesians 4:11-14 KJV)
Leaders of the church are God’s gifts. It says, “He gave….”
And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. (Jeremiah 3:15 KJV)
The office of the Apostles and Prophets, however, had already ceased. The requirement for the office of the Apostle is mentioned in Acts 1: 21-22 and no one would qualify now. In the case of Paul, he was a special Apostle and he had a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus at Damascus road. The office of the Apostles ceased at the death of the last Apostle. The prophets ceased when the Bible was completed. No prophecy is to be added to the Bible. (Rev. 22: 18). The Bible is complete as our rule and guide. (2 Timothy 3: 16-17). The Bible was given in an installment basis until the whole Bible was completed. Before the Bible was completed there were Apostles and Prophets. Now we have the complete Bible as our guide and basis of faith (1 Cor. 13:8-10, James 1: 25). What we need today are pastors who will explain the prophecy of the Bible.
God desires us to grow in the knowledge of God’s word. We must be careful of so many false teachings and false teachers today. We must be grounded in the right doctrines of the Bible.
As we live, no one is without problems and struggles. There are so many obstacles, burdens, and temptations. But then making the right decisions is important.
PRAY FOR WISDOM
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. (James 1:5-6 KJV)
BELIEVE WHEN YOU PRAY
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive. (Matthew 21:21-22 KJV)
KNOW AND FOLLOW GOD’S WILL
Know what God’s will is and stand for it, even though there are hardships and difficulties.
If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself. (John 7:17 KJV)
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
(Proverbs 11:3 KJV)
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. (Proverbs 11:5-6 KJV)
Problems cannot be solved by choosing the easy way or making another mistake to solve the consequences of one mistake, but no matter how hard, always seek wisdom from God and hold on to what is true and right. God bless!!!
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The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
(Proverbs 13:19)
Make goals and plans for this year.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 3:14)
Believe that they can happen.
Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
(Mark 9:23)
Be diligent to work out your goals and plans.
The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.
(Proverbs 21:5)
Budget your time and prioritize what is more important.
Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. (Ephesians 5:14-16)
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