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Are You Persistent In Prayer?

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Author: Cheryl Zelenka

The Bible is full of scriptures encouraging believers to be tireless in prayer. It is God’s will that we seek Him out. We should be devoted, persistent, and steady in our prayer life. Our communication with God should not only be daily but continuous throughout the day.

“Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” Colossians 4:2 

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Although God hears every prayer and enjoys our fellowship during intercession, prayer requests are not always answered within our timeframe. We should not assume God has turned a deaf ear to our petition if pleas are not answered immediately. Our requests might not be aligned with God’s will or sin might be tainting our appeal. Even Habakkuk expressed frustration and impatience over God’s delay in answering a prayer request. Continue reading “Are You Persistent In Prayer?”

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

Ephesians 1:7-14

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In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace that he lavished on us. With all wisdom and understanding, he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ, to be put into effect when the times reach their fulfillment—to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ.

In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will, in order that we, who were the first to put our hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession—to the praise of his glory. Ephesians 1:7-14

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Hunger Pains

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Author: Cheryl Zelenka

“For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.” John 1:16 

Feeling Empty?

When we have an overall sense of emptiness, it is likely that we are suffering from spiritual “hunger pains.” The living Word of God is our spiritual food. There are several scriptures that speak about feeding upon His word. Ezekiel equates the eating of God’s Word to the sweetness of honey, and Jeremiah tells how eating scripture echoed the joy and rejoicing found in his heart.

“And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you.” So I ate, and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness.” Ezekiel 3:3  Continue reading “Hunger Pains”

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS

I AM

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I am crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. (Galatians 2:20)

The Son has set me free. I am free indeed! (John 8:36)

My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. (1 Corinthians 6:19)

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. (Philippians 4:13)

He who began a good work in me will be faithful to complete it. (Philippians 1:6)

There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:1)

Nothing can ever separate me from the love of God in Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:38-39)

In all things God works for the good of those who love him. (Romans 8:28)

God is faithful. He will not let me be tempted beyond what I can bear. (1 Corinthians 10:13)

God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:7)

My light and momentary troubles are achieving for me an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. (2 Corinthians 4:17)

He is able to do immeasurably more than all I ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within me. (Ephesians 3:20)

God is for me! Who can be against me? (Romans 8:31)