Matthew 6:16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 17 But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, 18 so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.”
The Model Prayer
Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. 7 And when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words.8 “Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. 9 In this manner, therefore, pray:
Our Father in heaven,
Hallowed be Your name.
10 Your kingdom come.
Your will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
13 And do not lead us into temptation,
But deliver us from the evil one.
For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.[c]
14 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Do Good To Please God
Matthew 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 3 But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”
Listening For God…
It is very easy in life to miss the gentle whisper of God when we fail to stay in tune. In order to hear the Lord’s instruction it is vital that our hearts stay humble without allowing the distractions of what we physically see to restrict how the Lord teaches us to believe. The Lord speaks to us in many different ways and the longer we neglect His whisper the louder the message will become.
When we learn to recognize the voice of the Lord and begin to follow His guidance daily is when our lives will become consumed with peace as we continue to grow in His Word. Learning to align our lives in the will of God requires us to listen and take heed to His voice. You may ask,”How do I know it is spirit of God speaking?” One simple answer is it for good or is it for evil. Sometimes when we don’t have that clear answer is when it is wise to wait on God to insure that we are not being misled by the one that comes disguised as an angel of light.
Is there something in your life that the Lord is telling you that you need to do? If so, why put it off any longer? For the longer we delay that simple step can turn into a hard climb. Always remember this,”Don’t look at how high the mountain may be but learn to take it one step at a time. For the evil one wants us to give up but our Heavenly Father gives us a promise and we have to learn how to stand on His Word.”
Here are some verses for reference to further your study on His Promise:
You say: “Its impossible” God says: “All things are possible” Luke 18:27 / You say: “ I’m too tired” God says: “ I will give you rest” Matthew 11:28-30 / You say: “ Nobody really loves me” God says: “ I love you” John 3:16 / You say: “I can’t go on”God says: “ My Grace is sufficient” II Cor 12:9 Psalms 91:15 / You say: “I can’t fiqure things out” God says: “ I will direct your steps” Proverbs 3: 5-6 / You say: “ I can’t do it” God says: “ You can do all things” Philippians 4:13 / You say: “ I’m not able” God says: “I am able” II Cor:9:8 /You say: “ It’s not worth it” God says: “ It will be worth it” Romans 8:28 / You say: “ I can’t forgive myself” God says: “ I forgive you” I John 1-9 Romans 8:1 / You say: “ I can’t manage” God says: “ I will supply all your needs” Philippians 4:19 / You say: “ I’m afraid” God says: “ I have not given you a spirit of fear II Timothy 1:7 / You say: “I don’t have enough faith” God says: “I’ve given everyone a measurer of faith” Romans 12:3 / You say: “I’m not smart enough” God says: “I give you wisdom” I Corinthians 1:30 / You say: “I feel alone” God says: “I will never leave you or forsake you” Hebrews 13:5
To God Be The Glory….amen
James A. Harrison
Chain Reactions Of God…
How often do you consider the impact of the words that are spoken and the actions that you take? Our words and actions can impact someone else’s life beyond our own understanding. Think about it! How many of you can recall something that someone did or something that someone said that had a positive impact on your life?
It is truly amazing how far one word of encouragement or something as simple as a smile can help carry us the extra mile. The Lord places people in our paths everyday that could use a positive word of encouragement but way too many times we miss the oppurtunity of God in the spirit due to focusing only on ourselves. This is where Satan likes to get us spiritually in our own world where we forget about others and forget the Lord’s instruction to love thy neighbors as ourself.
There is a chain reaction in our words and actions that can determine the track of life that someone may take. These chain reactions not only affect the lives of others but they affect us as well in ways that we often fail to see. In your walk of life today don’t miss the oppurtunities that God has before you to share your love whether in your smile, time, words or actions. For when we learn to think about others instead of ourselves is when God will often show us something that we failed to previously see. All we have to do is remember the Way that we are to believe…Amen
Proverbs 11:25,”A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.”
James A. Harrison
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