Purpose & Focus
Never lose hope when you pray.
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ASK AND IT WILL BE GIVEN TO YOU; SEEK, AND YOU WILL FIND; KNOCK, AND IT WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. LUKE 11:9-10 *NKJV
Those are the words of our Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus also 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
Now these verses do not mean that everything we may ask for will be given to us, but do mean that if it is God’s Will for us it will happen! After all we may ask for something that would hurt us in the end, for we have no way of knowing the future.
Therefore when you pray do not be afraid to ask God for something that you desire, knowing that He who knows all is looking out for you. For God has said: THEN YOU WILL CALL UPON ME AND COME AND PRAY TO ME, AND I WILL LISTEN TO YOU. YOU WILL SEEK ME AND FIND ME WHEN YOU SEEK ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART. JEREMIAH 29:12-13
Also do not think that God has abandoned you if a prayer isn’t answered the way you want. After all, in time, you may look back on that prayer request and say “Thank God, He Didn’t Answer That One!”
Therefore, never lose hope when you pray for it is written, THE EFFECTIVE, FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILS MUCH. ( JAMES 5:16 ) So PRAY CONTINUALLY; GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES, FOR THIS IS GOD’S WILL FOR YOU IN CHRIST JESUS. Amen. 1 THESSALONIANS 5:17-18
Have a wonderful day.
He will lead your way.
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WE LIVE BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7 *NIV
When ever you have a problem place it in God’s capable hands by asking Him in prayer to handle it for you! Then, whatever you do, try Not to hold on to a little corner of it and pull it back again. For when you put your trust in God, He will lead your way!
Remember that our Savior Jesus Christ said: “DO NOT LET YOUR HEARTS BE TROUBLED. TRUST IN GOD; TRUST ALSO IN ME.” JOHN 14:1
Also it is written: TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, O PEOPLE; POOR OUT YOUR HEARTS TO HIM, FOR GOD IS OUR REFUGE. ( PSALM 62:8 ) So, always put all your: TRUST IN HIM AT ALL TIMES, ( PSALM 62:8 ) for it is written: BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO MAKES THE LORD HIS TRUST. PSALM 40:4
NOW TO HIM WHO IS ABLE TO DO IMMEASURABLY MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE, ACCORDING TO THE POWER THAT IS AT WORK WITHIN US, TO HIM BE GLORY IN THE CHURCH AND IN JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT ALL GENERATIONS, FOR EVER AND EVER! AMEN. EPHESIANS 3:20-21
Be filled with the peace of God
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NO ONE EVER HAS SEEN GOD; BUT IF WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER, GOD LIVES IN US, AND HIS LOVE IS MADE COMPLETE IN US. WE KNOW THAT WE LIVE IN HIM, AND HE IN US, BECAUSE HE HAS GIVEN US OF HIS SPIRIT. 1 JOHN 4:12-13 *NIV
When we open our hearts and invite God into our lives, a wonderful thing begins to happen! The Apostle Paul stated it this way: THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; THE OLD HAS GONE, THE NEW HAS COME! 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17
As many of you know, this is when we become the person that God intended us to be. It is also when we become filled with THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH TRANSCENDS ALL UNDERSTANDING. PHILIPPIANS 4:7
So, JUST AS YOU RECEIVED CHRIST JESUS AS LORD, CONTINUE TO LIVE IN HIM, ROOTED AND BUILT UP IN HIM, STRENGTHENED IN THE FAITH AS YOU WERE TAUGHT, AND OVERFLOWING IN THANKFULNESS. COLOSSIANS 2:6
Now my brother & friend, may THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BE WITH YOUR SPIRIT. Amen.
Let His word dwells in you.
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I HAVE HIDDEN YOUR WORD IN MY HEART, SO THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST YOU. PSA 119:11
As children of the most high God, we should always be careful of what we pay attention to. What you listen and pay attention to is what is stored in you heart. The word of God bring life as IT IS WRITTEN, “MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD. MAT 4:4 So KEEP YOUR HEART WITH ALL DILIGENCE; FOR OUT OF IT ARE THE ISSUES OF LIFE ( PRO 4:23 ) AND HAS RAISED US UP TOGETHER AND MADE US SIT TOGETHER IN THE HEAVENLIES IN CHRIST JESUS ( EPH 2:6 )
Let His word dwells in you. THIS BOOK OF THE LAW SHALL NOT DEPART OUT OF YOUR MOUTH, BUT YOU SHALL MEDITATE ON IT BY DAY AND BY NIGHT, SO THAT YOU MAY BE CAREFUL TO DO ACCORDING TO ALL THAT IS WRITTEN IN IT. FOR THEN YOU SHALL MAKE YOUR WAY PROSPEROUS, AND THEN YOU SHALL ACT WISELY. When His word lives in you, you will always be conscious of His commandments. Remember He said DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS; FOR WHAT FELLOWSHIP DOES RIGHTEOUSNESS HAVE WITH LAWLESSNESS? AND WHAT PARTNERSHIP DOES LIGHT HAVE WITH DARKNESS? 2CO 6:14
The word of God connect us to the feature. As we walk in the word, it gets us to where God wants us to be. YOUR WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH. PSA 119:105
My prayer is that, Whatever is contrary to the word of God will not execute in you life in Jesus name. And ye shall say to the enemies, TAKE COUNSEL TOGETHER AND IT SHALL COME TO NAUGHT; SPEAK THE WORD, AND IT SHALL NOT STAND: FOR GOD IS WITH US. ISA 8:10 . Whatever God has promise will come to pass in your life in Jesus name, because His word concerning you is settled in heaven. FOREVER, O JEHOVAH, YOUR WORD IS SETTLED IN THE HEAVENS PSA 119:89 So, it’s better to keep your treasures in heaven and always fill yourself with the word of God.
Focus on Him only that can save you
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WHEN THE DISCIPLES SAW HIM WALKING ON THE SEA THEY WERE TROUBLED, SAYING, IT IS A GHOST! AND THEY CRIED OUT FOR FEAR. BUT IMMEDIATELY JESUS SPOKE TO THEM, SAYING, BE OF GOOD CHEER! IT IS I; DO NOT BE AFRAID. SO HE SAID, COME. AND WHEN PETER HAD CAME DOWN OUT OF THE BOAT HE WALKED ON THE WATER TO GO TO JESUS. BUT HE SAW THAT THE WIND WAS BOISTEROUS, HE WAS AFRAID; AND BEGINNING TO SINK HE CRIED OUT SAYING “LORD SAVE ME.” MATTHEW 14:26,27,29 & 30 *NKJV
Now Peter began to sink because he took his eyes off of Jesus, and focused on the waves all around him. This was because his faith faltered. So what did Peter do but reach out to Jesus who was the only one that could save him! You see Peter forgot to WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT. 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7
Now we may not be walking on water, but when our troubles surround us, if we focus on them instead of placing our faith in Jesus, we will start to sink as well!
So, when you are facing difficulties and troubles surround you; keep your eyes on Jesus’ power rather then on your problems. Also when you are apprehensive about your troubles, and if you doubt Christ’s presence or His great ability to help; remember that He is the only one that can really help you as well!
Now tonight why not read this story. You will find it in The Book of Matthew 14:22-33, for wonderful reading it truly is!
Finally, WATCH, STAND FAST IN THE FAITH BE BRAVE, BE STRONG. LET ALL YOU DO BE DONE WITH LOVE. Amen. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13

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