TODAYS WORD 19 November 2013 KEYS TO ANSWERED PRAYERS If your prayers are not being answered, ask yourself: (1) How is my relationship with the Lord? If I regard wickedness in my heart, the Lord will not hear. (Psalm 66:18) Anything that adversely affects your relationship with God also affects your prayers. Friendship gives you favor; intimacy gives you access. Jesus said, If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. (John 15:7) (2) How strong is my faith? 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. (Hebrews 11:6) Notice three words: (a) Believe. Gods deepest longing is to be believed, regardless of emotion or circumstance. (b) Diligently. When you pray, put your heart and soul into it. Paul speaks of laboring...in prayer. (Colossians 4:12) (c) Him. God is not some force out there, Hes your heavenly Father Who ...knows that you need all these things. (Matthew 6:32) Your highest priority should not be getting your needs met, but building your relationship with God. (3) Am I showing patience? Until Gods time finally came - how God tested his patience! (Psalm 105:19) Joseph was tested by the very promise God gave him. Cant you hear Satan whisper, I thought the dream said you were supposed to be Prime Minister; what are you doing in prison? But it only looks like a prison; in reality, its the birthplace of destiny. Joseph saw Gods promise fulfilled - in Gods time. And you will too! Soul Food: Ecc 5-8, John 11:38-57, Ps 81, Pr 30:11-14
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