Combine Prayer And Action

Combine Prayer And Action | October 27, 2023
A little town in Kansas was in the middle of a prolonged drought, as were the neighboring areas. Sensing their congregation and community's desperation for rain, church members asked the pastor to hold an all-day prayer meeting. The pastor was more than happy to oblige, but he thought to use the prayer gathering as an opportunity to teach a lesson on faith.
He made two stipulations to his petitioning members: First, the meeting had to be outside, and second, members could bring one personal item to the prayer service. The pastor scheduled the prayer service after everyone agreed to his terms. People arrived with lawn chairs, coolers, food, and snacks; someone even brought their dog. However, one participant stood out. A young lady not more than twenty years of age attended the prayer meeting and came with a notable item. She didn't come with her phone or purse. Instead, she showed up with an umbrella, anticipating God hearing their humble prayers for rain! Later that evening, God opened the skies and sent the rain.
Whenever we pray, there needs to be an act of faith attached to our requests. We don't want to pray yet doubt that God can deliver. James 1:5-6 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind."
Do you believe God wants to send the rain of his miracles, mercy, grace, love, and blessing on you and your family? If so, make sure that you pack your umbrella, galoshes, and raincoat when you pray because God can open the floodgates if we follow Him in obedience (Malachi 3:10).
You can't pray for God to send the rain and not be prepared to get wet! So when we pray for God to open the heavens, we need to talk to Him and others like we genuinely believe that buckets of precipitation are coming.
May God bless you as you trust Him to send the rain of His blessings.
He made two stipulations to his petitioning members: First, the meeting had to be outside, and second, members could bring one personal item to the prayer service. The pastor scheduled the prayer service after everyone agreed to his terms. People arrived with lawn chairs, coolers, food, and snacks; someone even brought their dog. However, one participant stood out. A young lady not more than twenty years of age attended the prayer meeting and came with a notable item. She didn't come with her phone or purse. Instead, she showed up with an umbrella, anticipating God hearing their humble prayers for rain! Later that evening, God opened the skies and sent the rain.
Whenever we pray, there needs to be an act of faith attached to our requests. We don't want to pray yet doubt that God can deliver. James 1:5-6 says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind."
Do you believe God wants to send the rain of his miracles, mercy, grace, love, and blessing on you and your family? If so, make sure that you pack your umbrella, galoshes, and raincoat when you pray because God can open the floodgates if we follow Him in obedience (Malachi 3:10).
You can't pray for God to send the rain and not be prepared to get wet! So when we pray for God to open the heavens, we need to talk to Him and others like we genuinely believe that buckets of precipitation are coming.
May God bless you as you trust Him to send the rain of His blessings.
Posted in Prayer

Recent
Promise Keeping Is Good For Your Health | November 28th
November 28th, 2023
Get The Deal Of Two Lifetimes
November 24th, 2023
Counting Blessings Cuts Down Stress
November 23rd, 2023
Bring Encouragement With You This Thanksgiving
November 22nd, 2023
Finish Strong With Forty Days Of Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2023
Archive
2023
August
Good Decisions Require Discernment Live By God's PowerPraying For Real ComfortGetting In Rhythm With GodAvoid Self-Righteous PrayersKeep Your Promises With GodMercy Leads To HappinessAddress Any Self-Righteous AttitudesPraying With ConfidenceHow Does God See You?Turn Away From Whatever Gets You StuckStop Talking About Your ProblemsOur Prayers Reach God's EarsStress Management Starts In The MorningFollowing ChristNavigating The Darkness Of This World Measure God's PromisesLittle Light Of MineGet Your Priorities In OrderPraying Without Results Can Be ToughYou Can Overcome DoubtPray ContinuouslyRescue-Me Prayers Practice Inward KindnessTrust God's TimingSurrender My AgendaFocus On Being A River Rather Than A ReservoirGod's Gracious CoveringYou Are Never Out Of God's ReachSeek God With No Strings Attached
September
Rise Above Your AngerGod Is Fully Aware Of Your AdversityAll The Days Of My LifeBalance Rest And LaborStrive To Always Be SincereBreaking The Habit Of WorryPrayer For Students And SchoolsAn Antidote AnxietyTrust God And Leave The Results To HimDeclareSeek God For Strength Fatigue Makes You Vulnerable To Temptation Put The Work Of Waiting Into MotionTrust In God Leads To Blessing Are You Teachable?BelieveMeditate On Scripture To Manage StressThink Through Your Actions Get Back On God's PathOur Father Who Art In HeavenHallowed Be Thy NameYour Kingdom Come, Your Will Be DoneGive Us This Day Our Daily BreadForgive Us Of Our SinsLead Us Not Into TemptationDeliver Us From The Evil OneFor Yours Is The Kingdom And The Power And The Glory Forever. AmenGetting Out Of Your Mental PitYou Can Have Unshakable FaithKeep Short Accounts With God
October
God Of The Final SayStop Making Excuses And Start Making Adjustments God Acts On Behalf Of Those Who Wait On HimWaiting On God For DirectionGod's Perfect FaithfulnessWaiting Can Wear You OutGod's Refuge Is Your UmbrellaGod's Cover 4 DefenseRemove Negative Labels Live By God's PowerPraying For IsraelDiscouragement Is CurableGarbage In, Garbage Out Seeking God's BlessingMake Sundays Sacred We See A Battle, The Lord Sees Our Victory Refuse To Throw In The Towel God's Timing Is Trustworthy Be Miracle-MindedShake Off Negativity Keep Doing What Is RightMaintain An Active Church MembershipBe An Anyway Type Of PersonDetest Evil, Cling To Good Encouragement is oxygen for the mind.Kindness Will Reward YouCombine Prayer And ActionOvercoming Evil With Good Decisions
No Comments