Prayer is Your Protection:

The Bible says in 1Thessalonians 5 verse 17 says, “Pray continually (NIV), pray without ceasing (NKJV), never stop praying (NLT).” 

This is so important!  If you’re wondering if you need to pray 24 hours a day 7 days a week?”  The answer is…Yes you do!  Praying is a constant connection between you and God.  The more you interact with Him, the closer your relationship grows.  You will be blessed by God’s empowerment that will only happen when you grow your trust in Him.  The Lord Jesus wants to have a relationship with you.  Trust on Him for understanding and wisdom.

 Philippians 4 verse 6-7, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God; which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” 

So there it is, we need to pray!   You see, the Lord Jesus wants to encourage us to pray with a heart of thanksgiving and give Him our requests by leaving it at the throne.  

A peace will then come along with understanding.  It is all a process.  Looking back to my childhood, I am glad I went through trying times.  All those fears, disappointments, etc. that I experienced, can be used to help others.  Whatever we go through in life will never go wasted.  The Lord uses the things in our lives to bless others and every tear will never go wasted. 

Psalm 56 verse 8-9 says, “You number my wanderings; Put my tears into your bottle; Are they not in your book?  When I cry out to you, then my enemies will turn back; this I know, because God is for me.” 

Psalm 25 verse 3 says, “Indeed, let no one who waits on you be ashamed; Let those be ashamed who deal treacherously without cause.”

Beloved, know that the Lord Jesus loves you and knows all your ways.  Seek Him with all your heart.  If it seems like there is no answer, keep waiting on Him.   He is moving things around for your blessings to come forth and you may truly believe that. 

God has big plans for you and me.  He loves us so much that He even sent his one and only Son to prove it.  No matter what you are going through right now, just remember it will pass and God will use your situation in a mighty way to bless others.

Love and Blessings, Patty N.

(taken from women up lifting women)