What does it mean to be assertive?

When we pray, If we believe, God will do it (Matt 21:22). It's a powerful statement if we think about it. We as Christians have the ability to be receive everything we ask for in prayer. So then why don't we. Why is it that our prayers, in our minds, come back void?

There are a few reason such as we haven't asked for forgiveness for our sins and we are asking amiss but what about this reason; we're not assertive enough.

That's a new one. Assertive? It means to be firm, forward and confident. Are you firm in the word? Are you moving forward as if God will answer your prayer? Are you confident that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose? These are things to ponder when you don't see you answer.

But while waiting just remember, God's time is the best time.

Be Blessed Saints

-m

Love is Love

How can you describe love? With love. Love is all around us and love is what we should be striving to share in every way, everyday. Just a thought.

Read 1 Cor 13 to be reminded of how love is.

He knows what I'm going through

When you feeling like you're alone and God isn't with you listen to Smokie Norful's I Understand to get insight on what God is saying to you.


He is with us ALWAYS and LOVE US more than we can know. I've been down and upset that my life as a child of God isn't better. It's a biblical fact that we will go through fire (ie. Job) but that will never mean that God isn't there. It means that he is preparing us for Himself (from I Understand).

It's a beautiful thing when you are down and God sends you a pick me up. Image, maybe if you always had good times you wouldn't see God's little blessings.

Just remember when you are down that He knows why. Don't try to get out of it prematurely (James 1:2-4). Realize that it's 'not by might nor by power, but by His Spirit,' (Zech 4:6)

Stay Blessed!

Tough Times call for Tough Scriptures

1 Peter 5:6-9

6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.

In the midst of a storm I need to hold on because Christ is with me. Amen

God Give Me Strength

There is a reggae song by Luciano that goes "God give me strength, to face another day..." and that's how I feel at the moment.

All the things I have to do are seeming like too much. Too much. And the thing is I have to do it. I have to get on it or else. For instance I have to look for job, something that has never taking me longer than 6 weeks is now going on six months. I'm trying to break into a new career, writing, so I have to put together my portfolio, plus continue to write things to submit. Every time I complete a task there's something else I have to do. God help me.

I feel like the only way to complete what I have to do is to not sleep. Everything seems impossible but then I remember "what is impossible with man is possible with God." (Mark 10:27 TM).

He can help me get through this. I just have to ask Him and all is well!

Inspiration

To God be the Glory forever and ever!

It is my hope that through His word we will begin to live life as champions, fruitful in everything we do.

Scripture to meditate on:

Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Remember: As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he (prov. 23:7). Begin to think like a winner and you will be a winner in everything that you do!

Stay Blessed