Opportunity for Blessing

“Prayer is giving God the opportunity to do what He has wanted to do all along.

24And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

Isaiah 65:24

31Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Matthew 6:31-33

16 “You didn’t choose me, remember; I chose you, and put you in the world to bear fruit, fruit that won’t spoil. As fruit bearers, whatever you ask the Father in relation to me, he gives you.

John 15:16 MSG

 

God is always ready to bless His kids! We often miss those opportunities because we are not seeking God’s plan daily through prayer.  When we set ourselves to communicate with God daily we are always ready to receive those things He has for us. We have all heard the phrase, “you have not because you ask not”. So, start asking in prayer and start receiving today!

Victory Action

I will pray and give God ample opportunity to bless me in the way He desires.

Positioned to Receive

“We are not making God do anything; we are making ourselves come into agreement with His Word.

5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

James 1:5

 

14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

I John 5:14-15

20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21 equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV

God is our Father.  He longs for us to walk in the fullness of everything He intends for us to have. Through Christ we have been seated in Heavenly places with Him. When we confess and pray His Word we are not changing His will for our life. He established that at the cross. We are enforcing our covenant with Him on earth. We can stand and pray the Word of God with boldness!

Victory Action

I will pray God’s Word and put myself in a position to receive God’s blessings.

Foundation for Prayer

“Bible prayer works.

14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

1 John 5:14-15

 

7If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. 8Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. John 15:7-8

 

When I call, give me answers. God, take my side! Once, in a tight place, you gave me room;
Now I’m in trouble again: grace me! hear me!

Psalm 4:1 Message

19 But surely God has heard me; He has paid attention to the urgency of my request.

Psalm 66:19 The Voice

When God gave us scripture He was giving us His will for our lives in written form. Something that would last through the ages of time and be handed down from generation to generation. When we apply it to our lives through prayer it releases His mighty power to change our situations. God confirms His word with signs following. 

Victory Action

I will pray according to God’s Word and with confidence I will receive.

Confidence

“If you can find your request in God’s Word, it is your move.

14And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.

1 John 5:14-15

yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

Isaiah 46:11

God’s will can be found in His Word. So when you find a promise in the Bible you can apply that to your life with confidence. God is not a liar. When He speaks things they happen. However, when it comes to God’s will coming to pass in our life, we have a part to play too. We inherit the promises through faith. We don’t just sit around and things fall into our laps! We must use our faith and line our thinking and our words up with God’s Word. The Bible says faith without works is dead. Don’t let your faith be dead! God promised, now it’s your move!

Victory Action

 I know that God’s will and God’s Word are the same thing. I will find the Scriptures that cover my request. Then I will walk and talk in faith until I see my prayer answered.

Focus

“Don’t focus on how strong the enemy is; focus on how strong God is inside of us.”

4Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

1 John 4:4

37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. 38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Romans 8:37-39

Do not yield to fear, for I am always near. Never turn your gaze from me, for I am our faithful God. I will infuse you with my strength and help you in every situation. I will hold you firmly with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 41:10 (Passion Translation)

We look away from the natural realm and we focus our attention and expectation onto Jesus who birthed faith within us and who leads us forward into faith’s perfection.

Hebrews 12:2 (Passion Translation)

Today there are so many distractions that can take our focus away from God. It might be an illness, financial issues, or a failing relationship. No matter what the issue is the way to victory is to keep your focus on God and His Word. You and God make a great team. No enemy can stand against you when God is on your side!

Victory Action

I will remember that God in me is bigger than anything the enemy can throw at me.