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Prayer, Our Shield
By: fancymeny Date: January 6, 2014, 10:21 am
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[center]Prayer, Our Shield[/center]
We are in a battle and we need God's help!
We are told in Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh
and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places."
We need daily communication with God through prayer and as in
any growing relationship, communication is vital. When we
neglect prayer, we enter into the battlefield without shields
and weapons.
Prayer is a deterrent to the sins in our lives that binds us to
this world and separates us from God, “For all that is in the
world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the
pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world,” 1
John 2:16. Prayer is not talking to God and telling Him how to
solve our problem, nor how to change His mind, nor to persuade
or influence God in bending to our own will. Prayer is coming
together with God’s heart, becoming one with God. Prayer is to
submit our problems to His feet, for there is nothing too great
or impossible for God, Matthew 19:26. Prayer is trusting that
His will be done, being confident that He wants the best for us,
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are
plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a
hope," Jeremiah 29:11.
Jesus said to us:
[center]Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh
findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he
give him a stone?
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children,
how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good
things to them that ask him?
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to
you,
do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:7-12[/center]
Sometimes we rush through the day to getting things done;
breakfast for the children; getting to school and work on time;
our work schedule demands labor, the process of thought and
time; we rush through our day to get the bills paid, to make and
keep appointments, to close off a deal and meet the deadline of
a project….it’s all a rush, rush, rush……until it’s time to sit
and watch a favorite TV show or movie, or to gather with
families and friends for a drink, a meal or an outing. We’re too
busy for God.
I encourage you all to take but a brief moment before you
commence your day to chat with God and before you lay your head
on your favorite pillow, take that small moment to thank Him, to
worship Him and to surrender your problems or the problems of a
loved one to Him. As you walk to your car, when shopping for
groceries, when jogging or bathing, take a moment to unwind and
pray. If you have an agenda, write a scheduled time of the day
to converse with your Heavenly Father. There is no exclusive
time, that is up to you, there is no limited time, no set rules
or chants to be said. Just talk.
[b]* pray in preparation for major decisions (Luke 6:12-13);
* to overcome demonic barriers (Matthew 17:14-21);
* to gather workers for the spiritual harvest (Luke 10:2);
* to overcome temptation (Matthew 26:41);
* to obtain the means of strengthening others spiritually
(Ephesians 6:18-19)
* To intercede in our problems and for others (James 5:16)
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Re: Prayer, Our Shield
By: Clay Death Date: January 6, 2014, 10:27 am
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that is a superb post.
i have always believed in the power of a prayer. there is no
telling how many times a day i end up saying a quiet prayer.
and i say one when i wake up and another one at bed time.
#Post#: 7295--------------------------------------------------
Re: Prayer, Our Shield
By: thetruth Date: January 15, 2014, 6:08 pm
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[quote author=fancymeny link=topic=491.msg6662#msg6662
date=1389025307]
[center]Prayer, Our Shield[/center]
We are in a battle and we need God's help!
We are told in Ephesians 6:12, "For we wrestle not against flesh
and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against
the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual
wickedness in high places."
We need daily communication with God through prayer and as in
any growing relationship, communication is vital. When we
neglect prayer, we enter into the battlefield without shields
and weapons.
Prayer is a deterrent to the sins in our lives that binds us to
this world and separates us from God, “For all that is in the
world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the
pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world,” 1
John 2:16. Prayer is not talking to God and telling Him how to
solve our problem, nor how to change His mind, nor to persuade
or influence God in bending to our own will. Prayer is coming
together with God’s heart, becoming one with God. Prayer is to
submit our problems to His feet, for there is nothing too great
or impossible for God, Matthew 19:26. Prayer is trusting that
His will be done, being confident that He wants the best for us,
"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are
plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a
hope," Jeremiah 29:11.
Jesus said to us:
[center]Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find;
knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh
findeth;
and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he
give him a stone?
Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your
children,
how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good
things to them that ask him?
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to
you,
do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
Matthew 7:7-12[/center]
Sometimes we rush through the day to getting things done;
breakfast for the children; getting to school and work on time;
our work schedule demands labor, the process of thought and
time; we rush through our day to get the bills paid, to make and
keep appointments, to close off a deal and meet the deadline of
a project….it’s all a rush, rush, rush……until it’s time to sit
and watch a favorite TV show or movie, or to gather with
families and friends for a drink, a meal or an outing. We’re too
busy for God.
I encourage you all to take but a brief moment before you
commence your day to chat with God and before you lay your head
on your favorite pillow, take that small moment to thank Him, to
worship Him and to surrender your problems or the problems of a
loved one to Him. As you walk to your car, when shopping for
groceries, when jogging or bathing, take a moment to unwind and
pray. If you have an agenda, write a scheduled time of the day
to converse with your Heavenly Father. There is no exclusive
time, that is up to you, there is no limited time, no set rules
or chants to be said. Just talk.
[b]* pray in preparation for major decisions (Luke 6:12-13);
* to overcome demonic barriers (Matthew 17:14-21);
* to gather workers for the spiritual harvest (Luke 10:2);
* to overcome temptation (Matthew 26:41);
* to obtain the means of strengthening others spiritually
(Ephesians 6:18-19)
* To intercede in our problems and for others (James 5:16)
[/quote]
Communication is the key. I converse with God constantly. I have
to. I need his strength to overcome. I'm just glad that I know
where my strength comes from. I have no problems relying on God.
Letting go and letting God handle things has served me very
well.
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Re: Prayer, Our Shield
By: Clay Death Date: January 24, 2014, 9:14 pm
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excellent post lady TT.
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