In times of distress, and stressful situations, when burdens become heavy, and difficult to carry, due to heartaches, loss,
hopelessness, and such things that bring pain and sorrows, we search for comfort through
prayers. Our friends and love ones are there to offer their support that gives
us strength to move forward.
Songs of praise with prayers and thanksgiving are made to God on
our behalf; asking him to intervene and give us his blessings of grace and
mercy, and guide us through the storm.
In times of sickness, we pray for healing.
In times of financial loss, we pray for prosperity.
In times of losses, we ask God to restore.
We Pray to God in our times of need, because we believe he answers prayer.
We live in a world of fear and violence among those who point their fingers and are quick to prejudge others without knowing them. Those who judge others simply for no others reasons other than bias feelings toward them should know, there is only one judge who all people will stand before.
No one is in a position to judge another individual as a
sinner, while considering him/herself to be without sin. Only God is in a position to judge us
according to his wisdom, based on his laws of what he considers to be a sinful
act committed.
When we read the text below, we get a complete understanding
that the body of which our soul dwell in will always be imperfect. Mentally, we
understand that it is wrong to commit a sinful act, and many of us desire to
avoid committing wrongful acts. There is within our nature a weakness to yield
to temptations. In order to resist temptations we need spiritual strength.
It is impossible to live above the nature of sin. It will
always be a challenge that every human being will have to deal with. Therefore,
perfection is an ever pursuing goal. But, our hope to please God is through
salvation for our souls. That is achieved through prayer, and treating all
people the way we would want to be treated.
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wickedness in high places (Ephesians 6:12) K.J.V
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) dwells no good
thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good, I
find not.
For the good that I would, I do not. But the evil which I would not, that I do.
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it but
sin that dwells in me.
I find that there is a law, that when I would do good, evil
is present with me.
For I delight in the law of God after the inward man.
For I see another law in my members warring against the law
of my mind, and bringing me into captivity
to the law of sin which is in my members.
O wretched man that I am!
Who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
I thank God through Christ Jesus our Lord. So then with
the mind I myself serve the law of God;
but with the flesh the law of sin. (Romans 7:18-25) K.J.V
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For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty
through God, to the pulling down of strong holds. II Corinthians 10:4
The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Psalm 23:1
No weapon that is formed against us shall prosper: and every
tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the
heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith
the LORD. Isaiah 54:17
Source of information: King James Bible
“No weapon
that is designed to use against me, shall succeed.
I will stand
my ground: I will defend myself against all evil.
Through the
power of prayer, I will gain victory!”
I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepth thee will not
slumber.
Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,
and even for evermore.
When we visit the hills and look up into the sky, we feel a sense of peace and hope. The universe inspires faith to believe there is a creator of all life in heaven and upon earth. There is a special feeling that we get when we get out into the atmosphere such as spending time at the parks, picnics, and becoming one with nature. Having a garden and watching plants grow is rewarding in several ways. The exercise and health for our bodies are all positive things we get from gardening.
There are so many wonderful things we receive from earth, the beauty is breath taking and awesome to watch, day or night. And they are uplifting and inspirational, therefore, they gives us hope to pray to God in our time of needs.
Audio: by Ellen J. Barrier/Performing Artist and Spiritual Counselor This teaching is based on the need for God to intervene to give hope, peace and strength when one is in desperate need for supernatural healing and help.
