PRAYER AS A WAY OF LIFE by Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio
ARE MY PRAYERS WORKING? (Part-2)
‘Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered’ 1 Peter 3:7 NLT
Today’s Devotion
Prayer is not just about asking God to change things – it is about being changed and shaped by God in the process. Sometimes we ask God to change others yet often the greater need is to be changed ourselves. Prayer is a very powerful weapon, yet it can be hindered by our motives and our actions. Here are two more things that can get in the way of our prayers:
1) Unresolved conflict. The Bible says, ‘If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone’ (Romans 12:18 NIV). Honouring God’s instructions in life readies us for prayer, so we should address disagreements and seek to make amends. He knows, by the way, if youve been trying honestly and wholeheartedly, and the other person doesn’t budge. He won’t let that block your relationship with Him (but He’ll know if you try to use that as an excuse).
2) Self-centred living. When the Israelites complained that God was not 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 58:69 TLB). Failure to care can also affect your prayers. How are you treating others?
So what now? Stop. Look back over your last few days. Ask God to reveal any ways in which you may not be honouring Him in your motives or your actions.
Parallel Verses: Lev 1-4, Matt 4:12-25, Ps 10:1-11, Pr 1:10-16
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word today. Lord, I come before you with a humble heart. Lord thank you for reminding the obstacle why you don't answer our prayer because of our unresolved conflict and self centered life style. Lord helps me to be a peace maker and not a trouble maker so that all the conflicts in my life will come to halt. Lord remind me always that to truly love others is to share the salvation to them and our good things from you so that we will not see our self only but we must consider others too. Lord change my perspective not ot be self centered but to think highly for others and to show your love to them so that whatever i ask in prayer Lord you will answer it 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 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, Bible Study, Church Seminars and make God first place in your life with your talents and finances 5. Lastly, witness Jesus to others that they may receive Eternal Life also.
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