Monday, 13 Jan. 2014
Prayer as a Way of Life with
Sis. Cristy and Bro. Rolly Custodio
WHEN NO HOPE & FEAR PREVAILS JUST PRAY (Part-1)
‘…We will stand in your presence…cry out to you…and you
will hear us and save us.’ 2
Chronicles 20:9
A parishioner asked his pastor, ‘Do you ever feel down and no hope to see?’ ‘Sure,’ he responded. ‘What do you do about it?’ the parishioner said. ‘I get up again. Being down and no hope isn’t my problem—staying down and stay hopless is. I’m either up, or I’m getting up. I’ve learned not to park in between.’ Although feeling down is universal, sociologists warn us to guard against its two most common causes: fear and fatigue. Let’s look at them:
Fear: When Edomite armies marched against Israel’s king, fear gripped him and his nation. Feeling powerless, they feared losing their God-given land and possessions. If the stress of the last few years has left you feeling fearful, do what Israel’s king did. He turned to God and prayed:
‘Whenever we are faced with any calamity…we can…stand in your presence…We can cry out to you…and you will hear us and rescue us’ (v. 9 NLT). Don’t let fear cause you to abandon your hope and your vision. Instead, stand in God’s presence, cry out to Him, and watch Him rescue you.
Throughout the Old Testament, God reminded Israel of His track record of goodness. He wanted them to remember it and take courage. But sometimes fear would cloud their memory and they’d begin to doubt. Sound familiar? So He told them, ‘Do not be…discouraged…the battle is not yours, but [mine]’ (v. 15 NIV). In other words, ‘You don’t have to defeat the foe, that’s My job. I’m in charge; trust Me to work it out.’ So remember Who’s in control of your circumstances today. Stand in His presence, believe His promise!
Today’s Prayer
Heavenly
Father thank you for you are always there at our side watching us even in our
difficult times you are there to help and support us. Lord thank you for your
faithfulness as you have said that you will not leave us or forsake us. Lord
thank you for all the goodness and experience that I had with you. Your hand is
not too short that you can’t reach me nor your ear is not dull that you can’t
hear me because of our sins we are separated from you temporarily but when we come
back to you and ask forgiveness Lord you rescue us. Lord I trust You that whatever
happens to me against my enemy you will uphold me with your mighty hands and
rescue me that my life will be preserved 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 from the bottom of your
heart you are now saved. It is God’s promise in John 3:16 that if you trust His
Son Jesus you will not perish or 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 financial 5. Witness Jesus to
others that they may receive salvation too.
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