Typically our prayers are all about us. We start to pray immediately without waiting on the presence of The Lord. Wait on The Lord and when you come to the place of experiencing His presence, then speak your petitions. Pray with the expectation that He hears you and in His perfect timing, He will answer you.

When you read of all the strict rules and requirements in the Old Testament, you will come to realize these rules were set in place because God loves us! He wanted His chosen people to be set apart from the pagan nations that surrounded them. All because He cared so much about them. Just as He cares about us today!

Wisdom from heaven is pure, peace loving, considerate, full of mercy and sincere. People will know us by our behaviors. Let them see that we get our wisdom from heaven and not the ruler of this world.

The Lord is doing a new thing in your life! Don't look back! Let go of every stronghold in your life that is preventing you from becoming who He has created you to be! Your life is about to change. Do you not perceive it?

God gave Paul a thorn in his flesh to keep him from becoming proud and conceited. Sometimes a thorn in the flesh isn't a physical ailment but it can be a heartbreak or betrayal to bring you back to the Lord your God! Give thanks that when you are weak - God's strength will manifest in you!

In becoming more like Jesus, wouldn't our circumstances also need to be more like what He faced? If He was betrayed, why wouldn't we be betrayed? Doesn't trouble build our perseverance which builds character which leads to hope? Don't give up! Every trial will mold and refine us to become more like Jesus!

There are so many mysteries in the Bible and yet when you study the old and new Testaments, God will show you who He is!

I have prayed for people that I know I have hurt in my life. Perhaps someone out there is praying forgiveness for hurting me and for you. We must forgive as Christ has forgiven us.

To often, we strike out on a course that we have decided is best instead of following God's plan for our lives! Be sure you ask God before you make any decisions in your life! Follow Him for purpose, peace and joy!

We have all heard the argument that we are saved by deeds or by faith. When you have faith and follow Christ, you will want to do good deeds for the glory of His kingdom! Follow Christ and let Him change your life!