FAMILIES SHARING HOPE
  • Blog
  • Resource Links
  • Books
    • News to Make You Weep
  • Prayer Requests
  • Contact
  • Connecting with Community

god's armour* - 10 never give up

12/12/2014

0 Comments

 
There are many answers to prayers. Sometimes we pray for something that would harm us, and because God loves us the answer is "No". Sometimes the act of praying needs to work on us for a while, to open our hearts to the best for us and so praying requires persistence. Sometimes prayers are answered so fast that we are asking God's help in 'keeping up'. 

I remember I was trying to decide when to change jobs and was praying about it on the way to work. Within an hour of starting time I was back in my car having been laid off saying, "Really, God? I'm not sure I'm ready!" But God was ready.

Here is the thing: being in relationship with God is about prayer so just keep talking to God. Whether if 'feels like it' or not God is always listening and God knows where you are going, for what purpose you were created, how it will all unfold. God is delighted when we seek God.

I really appreciate this 'never give up' advice because God never gives up on us. If Almighty, All-powerful, All-knowing and Always present God asks me to keep praying I can do that because God keeps listening, I find that powerful, hopeful, and truly amazing.

And, with a little practice, I have found that there is always something to talk over with God like seeking knowledge and discernment, something to ask God for others, like "please don't let me ever get in the way of my loved ones relationship with You, God", something to thank God for, for example that all my mistakes are covered in the blood of Jesus and thereby made invisible to God.

Keep praying. Never stop.

* Ephesians 6:10-18
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    CHECK IT OUT:
    BOOKS TAB 
    ​News Tab


    For information on meetings use the "contact" button above or call Jann @ 816-896-9815


    Author

    Jann's son was incarcerated.  She longed for a community where she could connect with others dealing with similar issues.

    Categories

    All

    Archives

    January 2023
    April 2022
    March 2022
    July 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    June 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    April 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    May 2018
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    June 2017
    April 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.