"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 28 December 2013, from Cindi, a daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Bible Verses: Various Scripture Readings
Today is Part 1 of "Seven Biblical Reasons Why Prayer May Not Be Answered."
(1) UNBELIEF OR DOUBTING GOD
James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting. for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind."
"Doubting" means "to be divided in ones mind" or "to debate." The term does not
describe momentary doubt, but a divided allegiance or willingness. Doubt here in this verse is "diakrino," which when used in the sense of "doubt" is uncertainty about something set forward as an object of faith. In James 1, we ask God what to do, and He shows us. But when we hold back, we then are uncertain whether or not we want to obey. James tells us that if we are going to hold back, "don't bother asking." (Wow) When God show you His WAY, He EXPECTS you to take it.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God, must believe that He is, a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
The word "come" is used repeatedly in the Book of Hebrews and refers to the privilege of drawing near to God. In this verse, we are told that Faith is mandatory for those who approach Him, and that God rewards those who not only seek Him, but those who do good works through the power of the Holy Spirit. Stripped down to it's basics, FAITH is confidence that God exists, and the CONVICTION that He "rewards those who diligently seek Him." Only those who KNOW God, not only as a POWER, but also as a PERSON who LOVES, will DARE TRULY to SEEK Him.
(2) ASKING FOR THE WRONG REASONS
James 4:3 "You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you might spend it on your pleasure."
James in this verse says, "because you ask amiss" is telling us that our prayers are not answered because we are praying for the wrong things and for the wrong reasons. We as Christians should ALWAYS be "praying in accordance to God's Will." Often the reason that god does not supply our desires is simply that He know they will not benefit us. God is NEVER obliged to answer our prayers with a "yes." He will NOT act in ways that are CONTRARY to His Will, even if we should besiege Him by fervent prayers. Anytime we seek to further our personal pleasures through prayer we are asking "amiss." Remember in prayer, God does not bow to our will, instead we submit to His good Will for our lives.
(3) SIN IN YOUR LIFE
Isaiah 59:2 "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you."
The Scriptures tell us what sin is. Sin SEPARATES us fro God. Sin corrupts human nature; it turns our thoughts to evil acts, arouses wrong desires, and so weakens our wills, that we choose the wrong, even when we know what is good.This reality underlines the grim picture of life in a sinful society. Sin brings man under the divine wrath of God. But how wonderful that we as Christians have a REDEEMER whose blood has washed away ALL our sins. We as Christians need to tell this lost and sinful world of the FREE GIFT of SALVATION that comes through a BELIEF and TRUST in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those that are not saved are ALWAYS looking at you and in how you walk and talk, to see what the difference is between them and you. ALWAYS pray that you will walk in the Footprints of Jesus with the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that your life WILL NOT be a STUMBLING BLOCK to others.
(4) NEGLECTING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS
Proverbs 21:13: "Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Will also cry and not be heard."
"Poor" would indicate the weak and needy individual. A person who is indifferent to people in need, will find NO ONE helping them, when they call out for help.
Click on this link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing Titled: "Jesus."
Jesus Reigns,and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!! May God's Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ
Cindi
Today's Bible Verses: Various Scripture Readings
Today is Part 1 of "Seven Biblical Reasons Why Prayer May Not Be Answered."
(1) UNBELIEF OR DOUBTING GOD
James 1:6 "But let him ask in faith, with no doubting. for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind."
"Doubting" means "to be divided in ones mind" or "to debate." The term does not
describe momentary doubt, but a divided allegiance or willingness. Doubt here in this verse is "diakrino," which when used in the sense of "doubt" is uncertainty about something set forward as an object of faith. In James 1, we ask God what to do, and He shows us. But when we hold back, we then are uncertain whether or not we want to obey. James tells us that if we are going to hold back, "don't bother asking." (Wow) When God show you His WAY, He EXPECTS you to take it.
Hebrews 11:6 "But without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God, must believe that He is, a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."
The word "come" is used repeatedly in the Book of Hebrews and refers to the privilege of drawing near to God. In this verse, we are told that Faith is mandatory for those who approach Him, and that God rewards those who not only seek Him, but those who do good works through the power of the Holy Spirit. Stripped down to it's basics, FAITH is confidence that God exists, and the CONVICTION that He "rewards those who diligently seek Him." Only those who KNOW God, not only as a POWER, but also as a PERSON who LOVES, will DARE TRULY to SEEK Him.
(2) ASKING FOR THE WRONG REASONS
James 4:3 "You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you might spend it on your pleasure."
James in this verse says, "because you ask amiss" is telling us that our prayers are not answered because we are praying for the wrong things and for the wrong reasons. We as Christians should ALWAYS be "praying in accordance to God's Will." Often the reason that god does not supply our desires is simply that He know they will not benefit us. God is NEVER obliged to answer our prayers with a "yes." He will NOT act in ways that are CONTRARY to His Will, even if we should besiege Him by fervent prayers. Anytime we seek to further our personal pleasures through prayer we are asking "amiss." Remember in prayer, God does not bow to our will, instead we submit to His good Will for our lives.
(3) SIN IN YOUR LIFE
Isaiah 59:2 "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; and your sins have hidden His face from you."
The Scriptures tell us what sin is. Sin SEPARATES us fro God. Sin corrupts human nature; it turns our thoughts to evil acts, arouses wrong desires, and so weakens our wills, that we choose the wrong, even when we know what is good.This reality underlines the grim picture of life in a sinful society. Sin brings man under the divine wrath of God. But how wonderful that we as Christians have a REDEEMER whose blood has washed away ALL our sins. We as Christians need to tell this lost and sinful world of the FREE GIFT of SALVATION that comes through a BELIEF and TRUST in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Those that are not saved are ALWAYS looking at you and in how you walk and talk, to see what the difference is between them and you. ALWAYS pray that you will walk in the Footprints of Jesus with the guidance of the Holy Spirit so that your life WILL NOT be a STUMBLING BLOCK to others.
(4) NEGLECTING THE NEEDS OF OTHERS
Proverbs 21:13: "Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, Will also cry and not be heard."
"Poor" would indicate the weak and needy individual. A person who is indifferent to people in need, will find NO ONE helping them, when they call out for help.
Click on this link at www.cindidavis.blogspot.com for a Blog Writing Titled: "Jesus."
Jesus Reigns,and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!! May God's Peace, Strength, and Grace be with you all.
Your Sister in Christ
Cindi
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