I felt i should share this message as sent to me by a friend. Hope it challenges and blesses you too:
Prayer is total surrender to God’s will and doing what God has told us to do.When we go to pray, one thing we are aiming to do is to hear what God is saying about each and every issue we present at the throne room.And a lot of times, our questions are about God’s business, purpose, will and destiny.And God is ever so faithful that He will tell you His commands.. and even send messengers.. but unless our Will is surrendered to His will... then it becomes a lost cause..But yet, the Lord wants to use us... and to ensure that we bear fruit for He is the one that begun the good work in us…So what happens to us?God then must bring situations in our lives that break us...not for our harm, but to lead us to a point of surrender and makes us whole in His presence.How about we willingly bend and break our will for His will? But [Jesus] looked at them and said, What then is [the meaning of] this that is written: The [very] Stone which the builders rejected has become the chief Stone of the corner [Cornerstone]? Everyone who falls on that Stone will be broken [in pieces]; but upon whomever It falls, It will crush him [winnow him and scatter him as dust].People, let us willingly surrender and live God’s will..Let us obey God.. that we may be called men and women after God’s own heart.what situation are you facing that causes you so much grief? what situation do you feel is out of control? have you truly surrendered?Put it back in God's hands... and surrender in prayer.
June 26, 2009
June 22, 2009
In the closet
In the closet! Its funny how many of us twist the gospel for our own benefit! Its funny how we are quick to fix other people for acting contrary to the gospel and be so quick to turn the same around to justified our selfishness! Its funny how easy it is to go on and on talking about this and the other and that other to our friends, yet never remember to mention it to God in pray. In fact, God expects us to bring it to Him FIRST before telling it to our confidants.
This past week, i have enjoyed a bashing from the Lord. The Lord took it upon Himself to teach me these things. I am not sure i grasped all of it, but i know i heard it from Him loud and clear.
How does He want us to commune with Him in the closet? By going to Him with repentant hearts. Repentant hearts that have Godly sorrow. This kind of repentance recognises that we have wounded the heart of God but again recognises that there is no condemnation. With all these in mind, we shall then approach His throne in prayer to confess our sins, have changed lives and give selves to His fervent service.
On the other hand, if we realise that we have sinned and allow fear to engulf us instead of repenting, we are reminded that FEAR is the dark room of the devil where he develops his negatives. As Joshua was commanded, we need to be strong and of good cheer. Walk into the battle with confidence that He who is in us is greater than the one in the world.
After repentance, its now time to commune with God in prayer. Talk to daddy. Open your heart to Him. Allow Him to search your thoughts. In so doing, we are able to learn about God through the Holy Spirit, who will give us heavenly reports and reveal to us the heavenly conversations. We get to know what God thinks of us. Prayer elevates us to the spirit level. It gives us courage and helps us to prepare for combat before hand. That is; through prayer we are able to put on the full armour of God and keep from anxiety. Take time to give thanks to God for who He is and all He has done. Appreciate Him for all He is going to do. Contribute to heavenly worship through prayer as you seek righteousness. People, our real life experiences are what build our relationship with God. Our decisions should be based on our closet time with God... for then God deals with our issues in that secret place and gives us courage to do kingdom business..Heart and character surgery does not happen in the public.. it is in the closet but the results are for all to see. Lets spend time in the closet... in the car… in the church... praying privately and alone and lets see the results in the public domain.. Remember that the Lord honours those who seek Him whole-heartedly; in spirit and in truth. Will you be one of those?
Read the Word: this is another thing that the Lord brought to me so clearly. Do you know the mind of God? Do you know what He is saying to you? Do you what God wants of you? Do you know what He is saying about you? All of these answers are in His Word. The Lord wants us to know Him intimately. He wants us to know His mind. He wishes we would grow so close to each other that we can be able to tell what He is thinking of us. He wants us to experience Him every day of our lives, and feel Him so close to us always. What an honour! What an honour!
Lord, help me to know you. Help me to have time with you in my closet. Help me to bring it all to you FIRST Jehovah. Draw me by your side Lord, for this is my hearts desire.
This past week, i have enjoyed a bashing from the Lord. The Lord took it upon Himself to teach me these things. I am not sure i grasped all of it, but i know i heard it from Him loud and clear.
How does He want us to commune with Him in the closet? By going to Him with repentant hearts. Repentant hearts that have Godly sorrow. This kind of repentance recognises that we have wounded the heart of God but again recognises that there is no condemnation. With all these in mind, we shall then approach His throne in prayer to confess our sins, have changed lives and give selves to His fervent service.
On the other hand, if we realise that we have sinned and allow fear to engulf us instead of repenting, we are reminded that FEAR is the dark room of the devil where he develops his negatives. As Joshua was commanded, we need to be strong and of good cheer. Walk into the battle with confidence that He who is in us is greater than the one in the world.
After repentance, its now time to commune with God in prayer. Talk to daddy. Open your heart to Him. Allow Him to search your thoughts. In so doing, we are able to learn about God through the Holy Spirit, who will give us heavenly reports and reveal to us the heavenly conversations. We get to know what God thinks of us. Prayer elevates us to the spirit level. It gives us courage and helps us to prepare for combat before hand. That is; through prayer we are able to put on the full armour of God and keep from anxiety. Take time to give thanks to God for who He is and all He has done. Appreciate Him for all He is going to do. Contribute to heavenly worship through prayer as you seek righteousness. People, our real life experiences are what build our relationship with God. Our decisions should be based on our closet time with God... for then God deals with our issues in that secret place and gives us courage to do kingdom business..Heart and character surgery does not happen in the public.. it is in the closet but the results are for all to see. Lets spend time in the closet... in the car… in the church... praying privately and alone and lets see the results in the public domain.. Remember that the Lord honours those who seek Him whole-heartedly; in spirit and in truth. Will you be one of those?
Read the Word: this is another thing that the Lord brought to me so clearly. Do you know the mind of God? Do you know what He is saying to you? Do you what God wants of you? Do you know what He is saying about you? All of these answers are in His Word. The Lord wants us to know Him intimately. He wants us to know His mind. He wishes we would grow so close to each other that we can be able to tell what He is thinking of us. He wants us to experience Him every day of our lives, and feel Him so close to us always. What an honour! What an honour!
Lord, help me to know you. Help me to have time with you in my closet. Help me to bring it all to you FIRST Jehovah. Draw me by your side Lord, for this is my hearts desire.
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