If you do what GOD has told you to do, you will experience his blessings. Your towns and fields will thrive because of his favor.
JAMES 4:3 (NLT)
And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
THE ESSENCE
God's blessings are best experienced when we're obeying God's instructions.
DAILY FODDER
What should we be requesting from God? How do we position ourselves to receive it?
PRAYER
God, I'm grateful for the many many blessings you direct my way. I confess that I'm not always in the best position to receive what you're giving. I miss out because I'm distracted by my selfish desire for more money and security. I want all my problems to vaporize. Grant me an obedient and wise heart so I'm ready to handle your blessings—for your glory and the good of my neighbor. Under your direction I'm going to reposition myself to best receive your favor. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.