Deliverance
Even when it seems like my problems linger on, prove yourself strong Lord, and show that you’re greater than all my troubles.
And victory shall be ours according to God-given power that is working in us, Amen.
One of the most important prayers
One of the most important prayers in any man’s life is to pray not to fall into temptation.
Falling into temptation can bring any man down from grace to grass. It can also make a great man an ordinary man.
Matthew 26:40-41
40 Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He said to Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with me for one hour?
41 Stay awake and pray that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
This is so important that there is an instruction that whoever thinks he stands should watch lest he falls.
1Co 10:12 NET So let the one who thinks he is standing to be careful that he does not fall.
Don’t be so confident that you ignore a gentle warning.
When to pray
When you’re troubled and distressed, it’s time to pray.
When you’re confused, it’s time to pray.
When you have a challenge and don’t know how to manage it, it’s time to pray.
When you’re in a dilemma and find it hard to make a good decision, pray.
And when everything seems alright, it’s time to pray.
Matthew 26:36-38
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.”
37 He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and became anguished and distressed.
38 Then he said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake with me.”
Prayer for today
Arise oh Lord and scatter the works of the enemies.
Don’t stop praying!
Don’t stop praying!
Pray every time you can. Pray anywhere. Pray everywhere. Pray when it makes sense and when it does not make sense.
Keep Praying!
Pray for guidance. Pray for a lead in life
Pray to God. Pray in the name of Jesus.
In the name of Jesus, every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is the Lord.
Don’t stop praying in the name of Jesus even when you don’t see the result immediately.
So, pray until you see situations changing until you see the effects. And even after you see the signs of your prayers working, never stop still.
Pray again!
Prayer lines with backup Word (excerpt from Prayer Snippets)
Thanksgiving
373. Thank you, Lord, for peace and calmness in my life and family. Ephesians 5:19-21
Family
385. Lord, help me to be able to forgive my spouse in Jesus name. Ephesians 5:22-33
Success
393. I receive the power to go forth and prosper in Jesus name. Ephesians 6:10
396. The schemes of the devil will not overcome me. Ephesians 6:11
Success
398. Darkness and the wickedness of this world will not overcome me in Jesus mighty name. Ephesians 6:11-18
Success
399. Lord Jesus, please pray for me that I may succeed in this life. Luke 22:31-32
Purposeful-Living
401. I pray that your grace will not cease to function in my life. Ephesians 6:24
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Prayer Snippets for today (excerpt from Prayer Snippets)
Purposeful-Living
185. I pray that I will not become my own problem in Jesus name. Galatians 2:18
Purposeful-Living
189. I pray that I will not frustrate the grace of God in my life. Galatians 2:21
Purposeful-Living
190. Do not be tired or weary of my life oh Lord Jesus. Galatians 2:21
Deliverance
194. Oh Lord, deliver me from every evil curse that I know of and those I don’t know.
Purposeful-Living
197. Lord Jesus, you’ve taken my place at the cross. I will not return to my vomit in Jesus name. Galatians 3:13
Deliverance
198. I receive my deliverance from every devilish curse and manipulation because you stood in for me at the cross. Galatians 3:13
Deliverance
205. Even when it seems like my problems linger on, prove yourself strong Lord, and show that you’re greater than all my troubles.
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Talking to God like a friend– the dialogue
In my previous post, I emphasized that God is not a mysterious being that you cannot approach neither is He hidden in a place that you cannot come near.
I said that He is your friend and also your heavenly Father. So, be free to say it all.
He hears everything.
I also said that those who spend more time talking to God acquire depths of His understanding and His ways and must be respected and revered. The reason is that they represent God and are often His messengers.
Lastly, I said Avoid distraction! We often focus on talking to people at the workplace and different places in our lives and usually give them undivided attention. Give God your heart and mind.
In my final post, I am saying that you should turn your conversation into a dialogue. Wait on God intermittently to hear Him speak a word to you. Be keen on what He is going to tell you.
Look for insight into His word. There are possibilities of scripture flashing through your mind. Take a pause and search the word as it comes alive in your mind.
As you talk to God, He is also willing to speak to you. So, allow Him to say something to you too.
God is closer than we can imagine, and He is willing to engage in a conversation with us.
The closer we are to God, the better our relationship is.
Talking to God like a friend– how can I?
In my previous post, I stated that God is approachable. You can come to God and be yourself. You can use every word available, and you need not be careful of expressing yourself in God’s presence.
How can we do this successfully? The question is like saying how can I be a good friend of God, or at least His “buddy”?
First, you need to try and know Him and His ways. You cannot be a good friend to anyone without knowing them.
The best way to understand God is through His words. Learn His words, and you would have known a good chunk of who God is.
Develop a new habit of talking to Him every time, especially using your mental faculty (mind), is a great thing.
Avoid distraction! We often focus on talking to people at the workplace and different places in our lives and usually give them undivided attention. Give God your heart and mind.
You can avoid distraction by turning distraction to your notepad. Yes, turn distraction to your notepad! Whenever you remember anything or something that tries to catch your attention, write it down while you are talking to God, but never leave the presence of God.
Don’t stop talking to God even if you are distracted. After a while, you would train your mind to focus when you are with God.
Lastly, even if you don’t know what to say, the bible says that the Spirit will help us pray. The Holy Spirit understands God and can communicate with Him clearly than we can. So, He will help our minds say things that our mouth cannot utter.
Sometimes, He will help you speak in different languages called “tongues”
In all, you will know God more when you talk to Him often like a friend.
Give it a try!
Talking to God Like a friend– there are levels
In my last posts, I made it clear that anyone can approach God. Anyone can talk to God at any time. You can use simple words and communicate your minds and feelings to Him.
God listens to every word, and you need not be careful to say what is on your mind when you go to pray.
Remember Hannah when she asked God for Samuel. She prayed passionately, expressing her thoughts and feelings. So, do not forget to tell it all when you pray.
However, there are levels to this approach. Different people approach God in different ways.
Some spend few minutes talking to God, and some spend hours and even days talking to God. God deals with individuals differently.
Moses spent days on the mountain talking to God one on one. Jesus often woke up early before others to pray, and Paul spent days praying, admonishing the believers to keep on praying.
The takeaway from this is that those who spend more time talking to God acquire depths of His understanding and His ways and must be respected and revered. The reason is that they represent God and are often His messengers.
Therefore, I believe it is foolishness to disrepute His messengers and shepherds.
If indeed they are called by God, they’re most likely operating at a different level than you are, and when you disregard them, you are simply saying that God, I disagree with what you are doing.
The way a one-year-old toddler communicates is different from the way a full-grown man does.
There are levels to talking to God.