HE SAID NO DIVISION

God says no division because if His followers came together, there would be no stopping us. We all read the exact Words in every Bible "no division." But, we let religion, politics, and race divide God's people.

He said, "NO DIVISION." "I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive."
BUT. NO ONE, not even the Church, is acting on His Word. Because if we followed Him, there would be NO DIVISION AMONG US "HIS PEOPLE."

Father. Let the Word unite us as one nation, so we will act as one and see each other as the same. Give us eyes that see us living together in perfect peace and harmony. Lord, You said if Your people who are called by Your name come together in prayer, You would answer our petition. Lord, we pray for unity that overcomes hate and division among Your children. Lord, help us act with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience toward one another, living in unity with You and each other. Father, help us lay down our differences, set aside our grievances and forgive each other as you forgave us. Lord, Intervene in our division based on culture, race, envy, or misunderstanding. Baptize us in the Holy Spirit that empowers us to change our behavior and help unite. Father, keep us focused on our shared status as Your children, so we can join together over what we have in common and not fracture over how we differ. In Jesus' name Amen 🙏

WE CAN LIVE IN THE LIGHT EVENTHOUGH IT'S DARK

 This world has been dark for centuries, but we can live in His marvelous light. When we accept Christ as Savior and walk in righteousness. The Word is the wisdom that transforms us into what God created for His purpose. Our spiritual transformation helps us strive to be more Christ-like in character. This will renew our hearts and minds, which Christ made possible by dying the death we deserved and offering us the life He lived through faith.

"We are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, so that we may proclaim the mighty acts of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.'

Lord, You said, "Whoever finds their life will lose it, and whoever loses their life for Yourske will find it." So, help us dedicate our lives to ensure You will protect and guide us in our times of need and provide salvation. Father, Your promise gives us life and comfort in our affliction. So, let Your Word fill us with holiness, goodness, wisdom, knowledge, hope, grace, and God's revelation for our lives. Father, give us eyes that fill our hearts and Souls with Your light for all to see, and never let our eyes see evil. Lord, You are the world's light, so we follow You and never walk in darkness. Lord, grant us humility and let Your light shine through the cracks and broken pieces of our lives, so we can be made whole in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

PRAY FOR SOMEONE IN YOUR STORM

Pray for someone when you're going through the storm and watch God move in your life. Isaiah 43:2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. You will not be burned when you walk through the fire; the flames will not set you ablaze." When the storm comes, let His Word remind us that even when the storms are significant, we can seek shelter and comfort in His promise. So do not worry about anything because our problems are already being worked on behind the scenes. So pray for someone else that doesn't know this to help them weather the storm. Lord, save us! We're going to drown!" "You of little faith, why are we so afraid?" When God has got up and rebuked the winds and the waves so many times before, He's always with us, so focus on helping someone else, and He will completely calm our storm.

Lord, we come to You praying for those in the middle of a storm. Father, walk with them through this Valley of death; hold their hands so they too can feel Your presence 🙏. Lord, touch their hearts and minds with the Holy Spirit that empowers them and strengthens their faith ❤️. Lord, do not let the waves of the world crash into them and rebuke the wind that may carry them away. Let their minds be steadfast and in perfect peace as the storm passes. Lord, You never said this walk would be easy, but You promised You are more significant than any storm we face. So, we trust that You are working for our good; even though we cannot see or understand, we trust You, in Jesus' name Amen. 

WE ARE NO LONGER OLD

Don't let your mistakes be a ball and chain around your neck. Don't let those that relive your past keep you from moving forward. Instead, start to see yourself from Jesus' perspective, and you will see how great He is in you.

Isaiah 43:18 -19 says, "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
Ephesians 4:31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Lord, let our studies reveal Your will for our lives. Let Your Word crush our sinful nature and make us aware that You are entirely in control. Father, You brought us through the Red Sea, and we have faith that You will carry us through whatever we ask 🙏 in Jesus' name. Lord, You have paved roads in the desert for us, and we are so grateful 🙏. So give us eyes that see our path even when it's dark and ears that hear Your instructions around the obstacles ahead of us. Father, let our faith comfort us in this Valley of death and give us the strength to endure suffering because it's only for a little while. Lord, chastise our enemies and oppressors, pour Your wrath upon them, and serve justice on those that kill and destroy the innocent lives. Father, search our hearts and remove all smoldering resentment, violent passions, rage, insulting language, spite, and unforgiveness from us, to give You room to move in our lives ❤️. To provide us with unselfish concern for the well-being of others even in times of personal sacrifice. Give us strength and courage to carry the burden of our brothers and sisters without complaining and a readiness to forgive. In Jesus' name Amen

SOMETIMES GOD ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS BY CHANGING US

Proverbs 21:2 Every man's way is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.

Sometimes we miss our blessings because we're looking for God to change the person we're praying for, but God is actually changing us, and sometimes we can't see. But, because He is faithful, He still delivers us from harm; even though we missed it, He continues to work in our lives. God always starts the change with us because we see others' faults but miss our own.

Lord, forgive us for passing judgment on others instead of praying for them and ourselves. Because we are not valid judges of our own lives, we cannot examine the hearts of others to pass fair judgment. Lord, we pray that You anoint our heads with blessings and make Your face shine upon us, Lord Jesus. Pour out Your Spirit on me, and let us dwell with You in Your house every day of our lives. Bless all our days on this earth, and bless all of our comings and goings. In Your precious name, we pray, Amen.

ADDICTIONS GRIEF & SICKNESS GIVE IT TO GOD

Matthew 6:13 - And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever.

Through prayer and faith, we connect with our Lord; when we are connected, we are healthier and happier people. Our connection to our Savior also changes our thoughts and patterns, like letting go of our old lifestyle for a new one. Studying His Word will also give us guidance and answers to life's questions. So, if there's something or someone destructive in our lives, call on our Father for help. He'll remove it. His Word reminds us that He will never put something in our path that we cannot overcome. He will never give us a great temptation that we cannot recover from with the help He has made available to us. God can cure addictions, sickness, and diseases; all we have to do is believe He can and will.

Lord, we acknowledge and face the reality that we have turned to something to fulfill us in ways it never could. So, we seek hope and help from You to heal us. Heal us from failing health, addiction, grief, betrayal, losing a job, or whatever has enslaved us; we ask You to bind and loose us from it, right now in the name of Jesus. Father, thank You for grace, bringing salvation to all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives. Thank You that no temptation that is not common to man has overtaken us. Thank You for being faithful, not letting us be tempted beyond our ability, and providing a way of escape, so we may be able to endure it. Lord, we offer You this prayer in faith heal us, in Jesus' name Amen. 

DON'T GIVE UP ON YOU

Blessed are those who remain steadfast under trial, for when we have stood the test, we will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.

God does not give up on us; we give up on ourselves. We all have those moments when we want to give up. Especially when we are Spiritually and mentally drained or not seeing the results we want. We become weary of doing good; this is why we must implement Him in every part of our lives. Because at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we stay strong in faith and stand on His Word. Also, remember that good things take a lot of work.

Father, let us be strong in faith and not give up when we are weak, so our work will be rewarded. Give us strength when we are weary and increase Your power in us. Lord, we all grow tired and weary sometimes, hold us with Your right hand and let us not stumble and fall. Lord, all our faith is in You, so please renew our strength daily. Father, let our trust in You, give us wings like eagles; so we can soar through this Valley of death. Give us Your courage to help us run and not grow weary. Lord, keep us steadfast, immovable, always abounding in Your work, knowing that in You, our labor is not in vain. Lord, please give us patience when we're anxious, love when we feel forsaken, clarity when we're confused, wisdom when we feel foolish, comfort when we are alone, hope in the storm, and peace in turmoil. In Jesus' name Amen

WE MUST HELP GOD'S PEOPLE

Matthew 24 45-47 "Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? 46 It will be good for that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns. 

A faithful and wise servant cares for God's people, which is a great responsibility, but so are the rewards. We manifest the true character of Christ through our faith and behavior. Caring for the least of us demonstrates that we are ready to serve the Kingdom the way Christ would.

Father, there is so much that we don't understand; why the wicked go through life seemingly with ease and little trouble and others seem to be born with trouble that never ends. Lord, let us know that some of the problems we seek to avoid are what bring us to You and strengthen our faith. Which Keeps our hearts humble and compassionate toward those undervalued by the world's standards. Father, let us put ourselves in their place to help identify with their struggles and feel a deep hurt they experience when looked down upon and rejected by others. Let us be that ray of light, Your tender arm of compassion, Your gentle voice of acceptance and unconditional love, in Jesus' name Amen.