Prayer as a Way Life with Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio
HINDRANCES TO PRAYER (Part-1)
‘…So that nothing will hinder your prayers.’ 1 Peter 3:7
Today’s Devotion
Here are two hindrances to answered prayer:
1) Unconfessed sin. ‘Your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear’ (Isaiah 59:2 NIV). As a believer, God expects you to walk in obedience. ‘What does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God’ (Micah 6:8 NIV). Notice, these are ‘requirements.’ If you don’t meet them you’re wasting your time praying, unless it’s a prayer of repentance. You must seek God’s forgiveness, and then He will hear your prayers.
2)Unresolved conflict. ‘Husbands…be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect…so that nothing will hinder your prayers.’ There’s no point praying if you are always fighting with one another. ‘Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness’ (1John 2:9 NIV). God will answer when you come out into the light, deal with the thing that drove you apart, and attempt to mend the relationship.
Now, sometimes it isn’t possible to make amends. ‘If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone’ (Romans 12:18 NIV). Sometimes the other person would rather keep the issue alive than accept your apology. When that happens, look into your heart. Do you really want restoration, or would you rather ‘place blame and let things fester? If your attempts have been wholehearted and honest, God won’t let a broken relationship stand in the way of your prayers. But if your attempts have been half-hearted and self-serving, try again—this time for real.
Parallel verses: 1 Samuel 14-15, Luke 4:14-30, Psalm 98 , Proverbs 17:1-3
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word. I trust you Lord that if we confess our sins you are faithful and just to forgive all our sins and cleanse us from all our wickedness. Lord thank you that through our prayer you give us peace and change our situation for our favor. Lord allow you Holy Spirit to remind me always to truly pray for others, my family and my ministry that I may walk blameless for your glory, In Jesus Name. Amen!
Prayer for Salvation
Lord I admit I am a sinner I repent of all my sins and I receive you into my heart as my personal Lord and Savior Amen. If you mean that prayer above from the bottom of your heart you are now saved. It is God’s Word that He promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His Son Jesus you will not die but you will have Eternal Life. Welcome to the family of God. In order to grow in your faith with God please do these consistently starting today; 1. Pray always 2. Read your Bible Daily 3. Attend Church Services Regularly 4. Attend Prayer Meeting and Bible Study and serve God first place in your life, in your talent and in your finances 5. Witness Jesus to others that they may receive salvation too.
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