He Is Real
He rewards those who diligently seek Him.
And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?—Luke 11: 9-13
When we get saved the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us.
God does not send some other Spirit or trick us. If we ask Him to save us He does. If we turn to Him in faith hearing his call, He comes running to embrace us and save us. He washes us clean of ALL sin, and starts a relationship with us.
He gives us a hope and a purpose. He shows us what we can do for the kingdom. He helps us to change and grow out of things that are hurting us. He corrects us and places our feet on the solid rock of Jesus Christ.
Simply because we hear his call, turn to Him and ask.
He answers our prayers and teaches us. He leads us into ALL truth.
When you know Him and have a relationship with Him, He walks with you, and your prayers are prayed based upon what He tells you to pray. When you do this you see Him moving in your life, and the answer is never “No”, because He does not tell Himself No.
We pray what God wants, because we have given ourselves to Him and He is with us. When we do this we see Him move.
These verses above are promises from the Lord. We can trust them. We can speak these promises out loud to ourselves to remind us of His faithfulness.
When the demons cause us to doubt or wonder or fear, we can say “No. God’s Word says “Ask and it shall be given unto you. Seek and ye shall find. Knock and it shall be opened. Its a fact. In Jesus name.”
Speaking God’s Word out loud is engaging in Spiritual Warfare. it is using the Sword of the Spirit and The Shield of Faith. (Eph 6;13-18)
“Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” —Rom. 10:17
Speaking the Word out loud so we and others can hear it, drives the enemy away and helps build up our faith.
It is taking every thought captive. (2 Cor. 10:5)
It is renewing our mind so we have the mind of Christ. (Rom. 12:2)
Let’s say we have applied for jobs without an answer and the bills are coming due. Fear rises up in our hearts and we are getting desperate.
We can speak the Word.
“I have prayed. I have asked for a job. I have knocked on doors. I sought, and in Jesus name the doors are opening. It will be given. I will find. Ask and it shall be given unto me. God’s Word says and it is coming. In Jesus name.”
The Lord knows what you need before you even ask Him. (Matt. 6:8)
Trust Him.
Jesus said, “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.“— John 14:13-14
That’s a promise! Ask in His name! Ask according to His will! You have the Holy Spirit, if you are saved. Ask Him what you should pray for in this situation.
He will show you.
Is someone sick? Ask the Lord what to pray for. Pray for healing. Pray for comfort. Pray for peace. Pray for the Lord’s will to be done, and to grant you grace to accept and grow in it.
Prayer is not really a yes, maybe , or no proposition. It is a relationship with your father. It is a conversation of life. Pray to Him unceasingly, and unapologetically. He knows you. He knows your heart. He understands your groaning and your tears.
Trust Him.
It might take time.
It might seem like He isn’t moving, but He is.
Keep speaking the Word. Keep driving away the doubts and fears.
He will teach you. He will comfort you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. (Heb. 13:5)
Trust Him. Speak the Word in faith and believe it. Use the Sword and Shield against the enemy who tries to beat you down.
The Lord hears and He is with you.
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