Prayer as a Way of Life with Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio
HINDRANCES TO PRAYER (Part-2)
‘…You do not have, because you do not ask...’ James 4:2
Today’s Devotion
Here are two more hindrances to answered prayer:
1) Failure to pray. It’s estimated that out of the 667 prayers for specific things mentioned in the Bible, there are 454 specific answers. That means the Bible is a book of prayers—and answers. Our problem is, we spend a lot of time talking about prayer and fail to get down to the business of praying. Charles Trumbull said, ‘Prayer releases the energies of God.’ The goal of prayer is not to overcome God’s reluctance, but to believe Him and take hold of His willingness. His Word says: ‘You do not have, because you do not ask.’ C. E. Cowman wrote: ‘No praying man or woman accomplishes so much with so little expenditure of time, as when he or she is praying.’ Until you learn to pray in faith and wait on God for the answer, you’ll get nowhere.
2) Failure to care. When the Israelites complained that God wasn’t answering their prayers He told them, ‘Stop oppressing those who work for you and treat them fairly…share your food with the hungry…Clothe those who are cold and don’t hide from [those] who need your help. If you do these things…the Lord will answer’ (Isaiah 58:6-9 TLB). Sin and unbelief are not the only things that hinder your prayers;: self-centered living will! A little girl prayed for several weeks asking God for a certain thing. Finally in frustration she said, ‘By the way, Lord, I’ve mentioned this to You several times before.’ If that’s your situation, stop thinking about your own needs and focus on the needs of others.
Parallel verses: 1 Samuel 16-17, Luke 4:31-44, Psalm 102:1-11 , Proverbs 17:4-6
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for this Word Prayer. I thank you that you point to always pray for others and to care that those in need. Lord helps me to be sensitive and not being self centered so that I can serve you unconditionally and change my perspective from self-centered to benefits of everyone and make my prayer as a way of life to meet other’s need 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 money 5. Witness Jesus to others that they may receive salvation too.
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