The Power of Believing

It Is Written, Galatians 3:22, but the Scripture has confined all under sin, that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe.
There is a common problem with faith, that affects many people. Generally when people start to get to know God, they want to do something to show God how thankful they are. One of the top things that people decide to do, is to pray for others. There are many other goals, but the results are usually the same.
For example. Suppose that you decide to pray for others. You make up your mind on how you will go about it. You have all of the details figured out. The only problem is, you can't seem to get around to doing it.
At this point most people set a new time frame. When it still doesn't happen, they start to beat themselves up about it. Finally they tell themselves that it must not be God's will for them to pray for others.
Big mistake. What is really happening is, satan is trying to stop you. He knows the power of prayer, so he does all of his tricks to deceive you.
Remember this. As a believer, you have power over satan. Make up your mind to cast him out, and follow God's plan by faith. Intercessory prayer is one of the most powerful prayers,  but as with any prayer, you must believe and have faith that it is, what you say. God bless you and your family. Praise Lord!
Remember Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation
Lord Jesus, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, by your stripes I was healed, your death and resurrection brought me salvation. Please forgive my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior.
Thank You Lord
Amen

Thank You Jesus

Mind Battles

It Is Written, John 16:24, until now you have asked nothing in My name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.
Are you one of those Christians who never asks God for anything? Do you think something is too big for God, or He is too busy to help you? Does your mind seem incapable of deciding whether to ask God or not? Let's look at a few reasons for not asking.
You don't want to bother God with your wants or needs. You don't want to seem greedy. Maybe you feel that you don't know how to ask. Does this seem like you?
Now we come to the biggest reason people don't ask God for anything. The fact of the matter is, unbelief is the problem. We don't, or can't believe God would do whatever it is, for us.
Now let's look at the real answer. satan plays with our minds. Don't forget that he planted doubt in Eve's mind about God, and she and Adam lost paradise. An untold number of us think that Adam and Eve were stupid, and we would never have done that. Really?
Jesus died on the cross, and rose again for us. By His stripes we were healed. By His death and resurrection He conquered death and satan for us.
 Jesus gave us authority over satan in His name. James 4:7 says therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. If we do not trust or have faith in Jesus words, as written in the Bible, we are worse than Adam and Eve. We know about satan and his tricks, they didn't. So let us not judge too harshly, unless we judge ourselves. God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!
Remember Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation
Lord Jesus, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, by your stripes I was healed, your death and resurrection brought me salvation. Please forgive my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior.
Thank You Lord
Amen

The Lord's Time

It Is Written, John 13:7, Jesus answered and said to him, ( Simon Peter ), what I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.
It is common for many Christians to want to serve God in some way. New Christians usually get ideas about going into the ministry. There is nothing wrong with these types of feelings.
The problem comes up when we try to make things happen by our own efforts. When these efforts fail, and they usually do, we often get confused or depressed. The next thing we do, if we are smart, is to ask God to show us what He wants us to do. Again more often than we would like, we receive no answer at that exact time. How can all this be? Proverbs 3:5-6 says it best. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him and He will guide your path.
When we became Christians we learned about faith and trust in the Lord Romans 12:2 says, do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
So how can we interpret all of this in our lives? A believer knows that God wants the best for us. God's best is accomplished in His time. I believe His timing, is based in part on our actions. Whatever it is, if we leave it to God, he will take care of it.
God gave each of us a job to do. We may not be happy with what we are doing right now, but we must sincerely thank God, then dedicate our best efforts to Him. When we do, God opens doors for us. We do God's will by taking the steps He gives us, to get His best for us. He knows what it takes to make the plan succeed, and He arranges circumstances to accommodate His plan for us. God bless you and your family. Praise Lord!
Remember Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation
Lord Jesus, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, by your stripes I was healed, your death and resurrection brought me salvation. Please forgive my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior.
Thank You Lord
Amen

satan At Work

It Is Written, 1 Peter 5:8, be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
satan is always at work. He doesn't care if you are a believer or not. As a matter of fact, he usually tries harder with believers, because he considers it a great victory, if he can create doubt or confusion in a Christian.
satan has the whole world, and everything in it, to distract whoever he can. He paints false pictures of just about everything to entice people. The majority of people believe his lies, in their pursuit of self-indulgence, and so-called happiness.
You don't have to look very far to see the snares he sets for man. He doesn't bother with most of the people because he already has them. Many people play the game of life only knowing satan's rules. They do not realize this is a game they cannot win.
When you live your life by God's rules ( the Bible ), you win the ultimate price, eternity with Jesus. Many times it isn't easy, fighting satan and his world. But fortunately the solution is simple.
We have received power over satan from Jesus death and resurrection. He gave us this power, by allowing us to heal, cast out demons, and work miracles, in His name. We must however know Jesus, and what He tells us to do. Focus on Jesus and His Word, and you absolutely cannot go wrong. satan is not the all powerful thing we think he is. The final chapter of The Book, the Bible, shows you the final outcome and destination of our biggest adversary.
God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!
Remember Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation
Lord Jesus, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, by your stripes I was healed, your death and resurrection brought me salvation. Please forgive my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior.
Thank You Lord
Amen

Thank You Jesus

Knowing God

It Is Written, Proverbs 8:17, I love those who love Me, and those who seek Me diligently will find Me.
Ask yourself this question. Do I know God, or do I just know of Him? The answer may not be as simple as you think. Be honest with your self.
Are you hearing from God in your heart? Are your prayers getting answered? How do you act with others in your heart, as well as in the open?
Here is another suggestion. Write down five of your most important wants, in the order of their importance to you. Is God on that list? If so, what number is He?
I started to know God, later in life. I know in my heart, that if I could live my life all over, just the way it was, but I had God in my heart, it would have been joyful, instead of mostly pretty good. It is never too late, and never too early.
The best way to know God, is to seek Him with all of your heart. Here is a suggestion. Think about something you want so much, that you will do whatever it takes to get it. No hardship is too great, no effort to great.
Well my friend, that is how we need to be about knowing God. Remember, God is forever, the new car or whatever else seems important, will end up in the junkyard, or with someone else. God bless you and your family. Praise the Lord!
Remember Jesus Loves You
Prayer of Salvation
Lord Jesus, I thank you for what you did on the cross for me. Your blood washed away all my sins, by your stripes I was healed, your death and resurrection brought me salvation please forgive my sins, and come into my heart as my personal Savior.
Thank You Lord
Amen