"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven." - Matthew 6:10
There are so many things that I want in life. I don't necessarily mean things, but my goals and dreams wait to be fulfilled. Sometimes I find myself asking God to open doors or provide opportunities for me to achieve my heart's desires. Thank God, He knows what's best for me, and He only permits the things that I need. But there have been times when the Lord allowed me to have my own way; most of these taught me that I am not as smart as I think I am. Many times what I wanted cost me more than I bargained for. So now, I have learned to not demand my own way or to avoid asking God for my whims and wishes.
Focus
- What things do you ask God for that may not be in His plan for you?
- When do you make decisions or act on things before praying about them?
- In your journal, ask God for His will in your life. Write about the areas that challenge you to act without prayer. Seek God for times He answered with His will instead of yours and thank Him.
Remember
Record in your journal your successes and failures since starting the prayer journal challenge. Ask God to strengthen you through this process. Don't forget to write any blessings and answers that God may have already provided.
FYI
Many of you have shared that you have been targeted and attacked by the enemy since starting the prayer journal challenge. The Bible tells us to rejoice and be glad when you are persecuted for God's name sake. The devil is trying to ambush you because he senses that you are serious about your prayer life, and he believes that God will honor your prayer with bountiful blessings. The devil knows the word of God is true! Know that you are not alone. Yesterday and the day before was hard because your adversary wants you to get frustrated and quit. But Jesus is seated at the right hand of the throne of God making intercession for you. You will be victorious because Jesus already declared, "It is finished!"
Please share your words of wisdom in the comments section.
Be Blessed!
This was shared by Rann. SheYesterday, at prayer svc someone spoke about Daniel and how long he waited for God and while waiting on God to answer him he went through a fast and while he was praying Gabriel whom Daniel had seen in a vision came to him and said he came to give him wisdom and understanding. He told Daniel that in the beginning of his supplication a word went out and he came to declare it. Later Daniel heard a sound of a voice and he fell to the ground, then a hand touched him and told him “Do not fear for the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because your words.” But the prince of the kingdom of Persia opposed me 21 days. So Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help Daniel.
ReplyDeleteThe chapter went further into explaining the issues of Daniel but I felt that once again God was telling me that he hasn’t forgotten about me and my issues at hand.
Wow ~ while I was trying to find the book of Daniel I stumbled upon the book of Habakkuk (2:1-5) 1. I will stand at my watch post, and station myself on the rampart; I will keep watch to see what he will say to me, and what he will answer concerning my complaint. 2. Then the he Lord answered me & said: write the vision make it plain on tablets, so that a runner may read it. 3. for there is still a vision for the appointed time; it speaks of the end, and does not lie. If it seems to tarry, wait for it; it will surely come, it will not delay. 4. Look at the proud! Their spirit is not right in them, but the righteous live by their faith. 5. More ever, wealth is treacherous; the arrogant do not endure.
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