Daily Dose with Denise

Men ought to always pray and not lose heart!  Luke 18:1

In this episode, we will consider the question Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say I am?"  It's important for us to have an answer to that question as well.  

To persist means to continue firmly in a course of action in spite of difficulty, opposition, or failure.  During these difficult days it is important that we persist IN prayer despite being discouraged and disappointed by the news we continue to hear!  It is through prayer that we will receive the answer(s) needed to help us through these challenging times.  Be resolved to persist in prayer!  It really does work!

Everyone has had to answer the question, "What do you want?"  Sometimes we know and sometimes we do not.  It is critical that we begin to consider how we respond to this question when it comes to our relationship with the Father.  Jesus asked this question.  How will you answer? 

Everybody has experience in worry.  Jesus has told us not to worry about our life.  He asked why do we worry...?  Is it because we lack trust in God to provide?  Do you know that worrying does not benefit us at all. It does not produce anything good.  It is a nonproductive emotion that only takes away from us.  It's a robber of our joy, peace, hope, power, etc.  It is good for nothing.  Jesus said, "Why do you worry...?"  Let's listen and see what He says about it.

Jesus asked His disciples, "Where is your faith?" The issue is always faith!  We go back and forth from believing and doubting the provisions and protection of God.  During those moments of stress we tend to forget what God has said and we permit what we see or hear from opposing forces to take control.  It is in those times that we need to evaluate our faith - where is it?  

On this journey with Jesus we will explore some questions that He asked and consider our response to them. The journey begins in Luke Chapter 2 with the question, "Why were you searching for Me?"  Mary had a motive.  What's yours?

Jesus asked questions of His disciples, the crowd, and the religious leaders.  Those questions He asked then are ones we need to consider, too.  This serious will focus on a few questions that Jesus asked.  Get ready!  Let's go!

Sometimes we are placed in the middle of situations that seem dismal.  Truth be told we do not want to be there and feel that the matter is hopeless.  Yet, God may have you there for a specific purpose.  You may be there to speak life into the dismal circumstance.  God can use you if you surrender to His authority to bring about refreshing and restoring to what appears to be a hopeless situation.

We have experienced many afflictions and have been battled by storm after storm.  It feels like there is no comfort or pity from those around us or in authority over us.   Although, we have received many wounds and have been damaged by some of the terrors of life, we have no need to fear!  God is the restorer!  He will rebuild you! (Isaiah 54:11-17)