Prayer is not about begging God to do something or begging God to receive something. In fact, begging shouldn’t even be a part of the process, because it was God’s motivation and will toward you that He sent His Son to give you new life!
“Most people are begging God to do what He has already done, in most of their praying. Then, the rest of their praying they spend begging God to do what He told them to do.” — TL Osborn
Regardless of where you find yourself today, Jesus said, “I will never leave you and never forsake you.” You can come to Him right now! He is waiting for you with arms wide-open!
Right now you and I can embrace the perspective that says NO giant of sickness and disease, NO giant that comes against the living God can exist in the presence of the One Who lives in us, Who believes in us, and Who goes about doing good and healing all who are oppressed of the devil!
God always has a plan for you. He will never give up on you. He gave His very best for you, and He desires for you to experience all that He has for you!
The same Spirit, the same resurrection power that raised Jesus from the dead, also indwells us as believers. So what does that make us? That makes us restored back to the image of God!
Scripture tells us in the book of Hebrews that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. What does that mean for you? That means that if two thousand years ago He healed, He forgave sin, He died for one person—then throughout all of time and eternity this same Jesus died for you, forgave you, loves you, lives to give you life, and came back from the dead so you could experience all that He has for you.
Do you realize that Satan has no power? The only power he has is that which we relinquish to him when we believe the word of the deceiver over the Word of the living God.
What if you had God’s complete attention for 5 minutes and could ask any question you want? Let’s look at a recent survey done by USA today entitled: “Questions for God.”
In the survey the following question was posed to adults:
If you could get in contact with God directly; ask a question, and get an immediate reply—what would you ask?
34% wanted to know: “What is my purpose here?”
19% would ask: “Will I have life after death?” Have you ever thought about life after death?
16% want to know: “Why do bad things happen?”
12% had no idea what they would even ask.
What burning question might you have for God?
Scientists say, God? What need is there for God when we have science that certainly explains all? Yet, with all of our medical understanding, scientists still face increasing incurable ailments of the mind, soul & body, and the fact that they do not have all the answers.
So who is God and where does He fit into your world? In reality, He is only one step—one decision away!
The scriptures tell us of a woman who was stigmatized by a chronic illness for 12 years. Spending all of her money seeking medical solutions, she only grew worse.
Evidently, she heard about Jesus’ miracles and made a bold decision—despite public opinion. She repeated to herself, “If I only touch His garment, I will get well.” Though crowded on all sides, Jesus knew someone had touched Him expecting to be healed. Turning immediately to the woman, He said, “Daughter, take courage; your faith has made you well.”
This woman faced significant stress in life. She had spent all of her money, was ostracized by the public, and was critically ill. Yet, her thoughts led her toward healing! Her thinking gave her the strength to break out of her normal routine and find what she needed! She determined to press through the negative obstacles and reach out to Jesus for her miracle. I want you to know that you can do the same today!
