Prayer as a Way of Life with Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio
Try Fasting and Prayer
'We fasted and entreated...God.' Ezra 8:23
Today’s Devotion
Ezra's assignment was rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem, and there were moments when it felt overwhelming. So here's what he did: 'We fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.' When you are willing to go without food and take the time to seek God with all your heart, He will respond to you. So, when should you fast? Let's observe three things Ezra fasted and prayed for:
1) '...To seek from Him the right way for us...' (v. 21 NKJV). Without God's guidance you are left to the mercy of your own best thinking, and that can get you into trouble you may not get out of in a hurry. God doesn't want you travelling blindly into the future, hoping for the best. His promise to you is, 'Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come' (Jeremiah 33:3 NLT).
2) '...and [for] our little ones...' (Ezra 8:21 NKJV). Because God Himself is a father, this much is sure: when you petition Him on behalf of your children He gets involved in their lives! Samuel was molded into one of Israel's greatest prophets by the prayers of a godly mother called Hannah.
3) '...and all our possessions' (v. 21 NKJV). If unemployment, the home foreclosure rate, and the rollercoaster we call the stock market are anything to go by, you'd be wise to consult God before you make any financial decision. 'Has God promised to bless me financially?' you ask. Yes. But only when your heart is in harmony with His will and your desire is to do what pleases Him.
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly Father thank you for your Word today. Lord I trust you Word that whatever we ask in prayer you will answer our prayer by three results, No! Because you have better answer or solution than we ask for, Wait! Because you want us to develop our attitude to be patience with you and others, And Yes! Lord because it aligns in your will. Lord thank you that you give us insight on how our prayer is effective and powerful and that you said that we must do prayer and fasting so that we will see the impossible things or unsearchable answer that we did not yet experience. Lord teaches us to be model in prayer and fasting to our brethren in order to magnify and empower your Church 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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