We live in a "quick, fast & in a hurry" decade. Many relate prayer similar to microwave dinners. Choose which one you want....pop it in the microwave for a few minutes....then bam, it's ready to be eaten (not). Don't get me wrong. There are often times when your answer comes quick, fast and in a hurry. However, in order to build greater character, relationship and faith within, there are times when the Lord will delay an answer to allow us to see ourselves. Allow me to expound on this for a minute. Have you ever seen what some call...a "spoiled" child? You may have seen one in the mall. They kick, scream, flair their arms and cry like someone is killing them because they did not get what they wanted, when they wanted it. We can agree the child will have to learn they can not have everything they want when they want it, right? The same principle applies in prayer.
We must learn to embrace the fact that delay does not mean denial. Let me say that again. Delay does not mean denial. Will we wait patiently? Will we give up or give in when oppressive walls, barriers, or obstacles stand in our way? It's not that God does not hear or is deaf. There are times when one must earnestly contend by faith in prayer. Push "through" smokescreens, camouflage, fear, let down, distractions, counterfeits, shame, hurt, disappointments and the like. Push "into" joy, peace, deliverance, healing, salvation and breakthrough in the Spirit of the Lord. We are not called to be wimps or push overs in the Kingdom of God. We are redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb. We are Heirs with God & Joint Heirs with Jesus Christ. We are above and not beneath. First & not last. Blessed & not stressed. Healed by the stripes on his back. Rise up Man of God. Rise up Woman of God. Why should you be bound in prayer? Take the limits off. He has given you the authority to use the name of Jesus. Every knee must bow to that name. Every tongue must confess in heaven, earth and underneath the earth that he is Lord. Use the name of Jesus to tell dark forces to back up and back off your territory. Loose every resource you need down here on earth to fulfill you destiny. It's your time & season to PUSH!
"Surprise Me God 30-Day Experiment – Day 2”
The Lord has a sense of humor. Yep, when we stop long enough to pay close enough attention we may find he is saying and or doing something that is funny. The reason I say this is that I was looking for him to really bless me today. I became really focused on him speaking to my heart directly since I was praying and seeking him. Guess what....I heard nothing....nada....zip. That was until I took the focus off me and began to reach out to help support others. When I released my faith in prayer on behalf of someone else, within minutes God sent someone across my path to release encouragement, hope and comforting words into my life. It was just what I needed at that moment.
"Prayer Exercise"
Lift your hands up right were you are and say these words with me: “In this lifetime with my very own eyes I want to see myself walking in everything you have predestined for my life. Therefore, today, right now I make a conscious intelligent decision to PUSH (Pray-Until-Something-Happens) towards my future. Teach me how to pray more effectively. I embrace your will and your path for my life. Bring me into Divine alignment with my purpose while here on earth. Amen”
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Wednesday, December 26, 2007
"PUSH = Pray Until Something Happens"
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