Monday, 21 September 2015
STRATEGIES FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS
SCRIPTURE: And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall be no dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. – 1 Kings 17:1
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: Boldness in prayer is not possible where righteousness is absent.
The expected outcome of every prayer is Divine intervention. However, there is the possibility of unanswered prayer. Some people prayed without answer and wondered why God refused to intervene.
The reason is that there are basic requirements for answered prayers. The following are some of such requirements:
1. A Clear Conscience: Maintain a clear conscience that is devoid of offence before God and man. James 5:16 says, “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” You see, it is not the prayer of everybody that “availeth” much. Righteousness is a guarantee of answered prayer. Boldness in prayer is not possible where righteousness is absent.
2. The Full Assurance of Faith: Maintain a full assurance of faith. James 1:6-7 admonishes us to ask in faith without wavering. Whatever you are asking God for; ask in faith, nothing wavering. When you waver in prayers, you cannot receive anything from God. To waver in doubt is to wallow in defeat. It is not possible to experience an answered prayer where doubt is present. Beloved, understand that nothing can be received from God on the ground of doubt.
3. The Attitude of Helplessness: Maintain the attitude of helplessness and humility before God in prayer. God will never look at the direction of the proud (Isaiah 57:15).
Receive the grace to prevail in prayer today in Jesus’ Name.
Remember this: Boldness in prayer is not possible where righteousness is absent
ASSIGNMENT(S):
1. Strive to maintain peace at all cost; it is a condition for answered prayers.
2. Make a conscious effort to increase your faith in order to receive from God.
PRAYER: Lord, help me with the grace to maintain a clear conscience before You and before people. Give me the grace to make amends where necessary, in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING GET THIS MESSAGE: THE NECESSITY OF PRAYER - PART 2
QUOTE: Every time a person meets God, something in him comes out! The Presence of God is the birthplace of potential. Culled from, GO IN THIS THY MIGHT by Dr Paul Enenche
DAILY READING: Isaiah 37:1 to 38:22, Galatians 6:1 to 18, Psalm 65:1 to 13, Proverbs 23:24.
DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND: The Healing and Deliverance Service by 9:30 am tomorrow. Invite someone. God bless you as you do so.
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