Prayer That Pleases God

Prayer That Pleases God

God John Ratu Eda   July 10, 2023

Prayer that pleases God ~ Prayer is a form of communication between humans and God. In praying, we ask Him, express gratitude, and ask Him for guidance. However, are all the prayers we pray pleasing to God? Are there factors that prevent our prayers from being heard or not answered?

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In monotheistic religions such as Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, it is taught that there are several things that make our prayers pleasing to God. First, sincere and sincere intentions. Prayers made with sincere intentions, without any intention of showing off or expecting anything in return from humans, tend to get more attention from God.

 

Second, prayer according to God’s will. God has His own plan for each individual and this world. Therefore, a prayer that pleases God is a prayer that is in line with His will. When we ask for something in prayer, it is important to remember that God knows what is best for us.

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Furthermore, prayers are said with full confidence and trust. When we pray, it is important to fully trust that God will hear and answer our prayers. Strong belief can strengthen our prayers and make them more pleasing to God. As the scriptures affirm, “All that you ask in prayer; if you believe, you will receive” (Mark 11:24).

 

In addition, the way we live daily can also affect the success of our prayers. Do we live in obedience to God and practice His teachings? If we live well and stay away from sin, our prayers tend to be heard by God more. On the other hand, if we live in sin and don't change our behaviour, our prayers may not please Him.

 

However, it is important to remember that God does not always answer our prayers the way we want. Sometimes, God answers our prayers with “no” or “not yet”. This can happen because God has a wider perspective and knows what is best for us.

4 Secret Keys To Get Through The Storms Of Life

4 Secret Keys To Get Through The Storms Of Life

Kristen John Ratu Eda   June 30, 2023

4 secret keys to get through the storms of life ~ But Moses said to the people, “Don't be afraid. Stand up and see the salvation the LORD will give you today” – Exodus 14:13a. Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites from the land of Egypt to the Promised Land. After 400 years of slavery, the Israelites were not simply released from the land of Egypt. They were chased by Pharaoh's troops until they reached the coast of the Red Sea. For the state of Israel at that time, there was no way out of this problem. Behind them was Pharaoh's army, and ahead of them lay the wide and deep sea. At that time, the Israelites had no other choice and were in a really sad situation. This story describes the storms of life that we often experience in our Christian life. Too big, too many problems burden our lives that we feel there is no way out. All kinds of methods were used without success. Learn how they faced such problems from the story of Moses and the Israelites.

1. Don't be afraid to live this life. But Moses said to the people, “Don't be afraid...” – Exodus 14:13a. Don't be afraid of the big problems that burden our lives. We have to tell ourselves that we don't need to be afraid of problems. Please save us from fear. There is no peace in fear. “The peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus” – Files 4:7. Ask God the Father for peace to protect our hearts and minds from fear. When God's peace covers our hearts, we will never be afraid again. 2. Face the storms of life. One problem after another can leave us exhausted and even overwhelmed. When we rise from our falls and stand up, we can succeed. It's not how much you fall that matters, but how hard you try to get back up when you fall. “Therefore, put on the armour of God, so that you may fight against that evil day, and when you have done everything, rise up” – Ephesians 6:13. Take advantage of all the spiritual tools that God has provided for us: the word of God, truth, truth, prayer, peace, faith, and salvation (Ephesians 6:14-18). By getting back up and standing in God's truth, we continue to thrive in difficult times. 3. Always believe in the Lord Jesus. The stick speaks of the power of God. Moses was able to use this staff to part the sea. In the previous story, the plague was caused by Moses' staff. In the next story, Moses also uses this stick to draw water for the Israelites. Many other miracles proved God's power over the Israelites. “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth” – Case 1:8. God's power is poured out through His Spirit, and the Spirit comes down and lives in our lives. Recognize this and have faith that God's power is within us. This power is the same power that Moses used through his staff. Use the authority that God has given in our lives to split the sea before us. Trust that you can use God's power to find a way through the problems we face. Speak the word of God, and say positive and constructive things. 4. Fully Believe in the Lord Jesus. “And take up your staff and stretch it out over the sea, and divide the water so that the Israelites can walk on dry land from the middle of the sea.” The command to reach out is a command to act in faith in Moses. The result of this act of faith is what caused the Teberau Sea to split. “For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead” – James 2:26. If Moses had not reached the sea, the Red Sea would not have parted. God's authority over our lives means nothing unless we act and walk in faith. We must face the problems we face with full faith and confidence that God will open a way for us. God gives us divine abilities invisible to the flesh to solve our existing problems. Act and walk in faith and you will see how God makes a way when there is no way. Close. Salvation after salvation and miracle after miracle will happen in our lives if we remain unafraid on God's side (Exodus 14:13). The speaking God will not leave us. God gives us the strength and ability to endure and move forward in the face of adversity. Trust the authority that God has given in our lives. Use this authority as a believer to dare to step into the storm that is befalling us. There is no power in this world that can defeat God's power in our lives. With Jesus, we will achieve great things. Hallelujah!

How To Get The Most Out The Bread Of Eternal Life

How To Get The Most Out The Bread Of Eternal Life

John Ratu Eda   June 30, 2023

How to get the most out of the Bread of Eternal Life ~ The human body needs food every day. Various types of food are consumed to meet the total need for protein, nutrients, vitamins, carbohydrates and other substances. All food consumed is processed/digested to produce energy for humans. This energy gives us the power to move, act, think and do many things in our daily life. If you have enough energy to get moving, you can take on a wide variety of tasks and activities. All goals and objectives are easier to achieve when the human body is healthy and perfect. Spiritually, the situation becomes exactly the same as our physical state. Our spiritual bodies also really need the right spiritual food so that all the necessary spiritual aspects can enter and be digested properly. This is the bread that fell from heaven. Whoever eats it will not die. John 6:50.

I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread, he will live forever, and the bread that I give is my flesh, and I will give it for the life of the world. John 6:51. The Lord Jesus spoke of the bread of life, saying that if you eat it, you will never hunger again. This living bread speaks of the Lord Jesus Himself, who became the living Word. “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw the glory of the only begotten from the Father, full of glory, grace and truth” John 1:14. In other words, Jesus is telling us that if we read, meditate, and practice His Word constantly, we will always live and not starve. Our bodies become stronger and less limp. Every word we consume is processed by our spirit body and converted into spiritual energy that allows us to carry out activities to the fullest. Practising God's Word gives us healthy spiritual growth and allows us to walk in faith. We dare to act in faith, doing supernatural things beyond our wisdom and imagination. The state of a strong, healthy, fresh spiritual body allows us to think clearly and understand what God's will is for our lives. The car can go freely as long as there is enough fuel. The more fuel tanks you have, the farther you can go. With enough fuel, the rider can go quite aggressively. But when fuel consumption is low, most drivers try to drive conservatively. To avoid running out of gas too quickly, use features like less or no air conditioning. Low fuel consumption significantly reduces range. I also worry about what will happen if I run out of gas and can't find a gas station. Not reading God's Word weakens our spiritual condition. When we stop reading God's Word, our faith condition is also very weak. Many of God's "promotions" are greatly suppressed by our weakened faith and our lives away from the Word of God. If we do not absorb God's word, our faith will greatly decrease. If we haven't recharged our spiritual body for a long time, we should be worried. If our spiritual fuel has long run out, our spiritual body becomes motionless. Our faith is destroyed so that God is not involved in every decision or action we make unknowingly. Read God's Word every day. Always meditate on and do God's word. Regular spiritual refuelling allows us to do many things in life. A healthy and physically strong mental condition sustains our lives. Our physical activity can greatly help through our faith, which is strengthened by practising God's Word every day. Reach your life goals by replenishing your spiritual energy every day. Read God's Word daily, meditate on it, and live in it. With Jesus, we do great things. Hallelujah!