Matthew 26:41 Jesus Commands Us To Pray

Matthew 26:41 - Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

What is Prayer?

Simply put! Prayer is communion between God and man. It is talking with God. It is making our request know unto God in Faith. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you” (Matt. 7:7, NIV).

Three Important Prayers: Faith-Praise -Thanksgiving

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mk. 11:24, NIV).

Praising and thanking God reflect one’s grateful attitude toward God. “ Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes. 5:16-18, NLT).

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God” (Phil. 4:6, NIV).

People of God, I end with this! “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (Jas. 5:16, NIV).

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2 Kings 20:1-5 The Power Of Prayer

2 kings 20:1-5-In those days Hezekiah became ill and was near death. The prophet Isaiah son of Amoz came to him, and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.” 2 Then he turned his face toward the wall and prayed to the Lord, saying, 3 “Please, O Lord, remember how I have walked before You faithfully and with an undivided heart and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah wept bitterly. 4 Now before Isaiah had come out of the middle courtyard, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 5 “Turn back and say to Hezekiah the leader of My people: Thus says the Lord, the God of David your father: I have heard your prayer; I have seen your tears. I will heal you. .

Hezekiah, a faithful king, becomes "sick unto death." The prophet Isaiah delivers a difficult message to the king. "Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die". Sickness and trials are part of the human condition, regardless.

In response to Isaiah message, King Hezekiah turns to the One who can help him. Scripture says that Hezekiah turns his face towards the wall, which is a sign of moving all distractions so that he could focus entirely on the Lord His God.

King Hezekiah response to this news given him by the Prophet Isaiah was so profound, he not only turned his face to the wall, but he wept bitterly, and prayed to the Lord His God, and reminded Him of how he walked faithfully before Him with wholehearted devotion, and that He had faithfully done what he believed was right in God’s eyes.

In response to this heartfelt prayer to the Lord His God, King Hezekiah was granted an additional fifteen years of life by God.

As the Prophet Isaiah was leaving the King’s court, God spoke to him and told him to “go back and tell Hezekiah, whom God described as the “Ruler of His people, this is what the Lord, the God of your father David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you. On the third day from now you will go up to the temple of the Lord, and I will add fifteen years to your life.”

Prayer is powerful, and it makes a difference in every situation we face in life. No situation is too small or too big for our God.

Our God not only heals, but He hears and answers our prayers.

People of God, our sincere heartfelt prayers are heard by the Lord our God, and as He healed King Hezekiah, He can work a miracle for us also. He is the same God yesterday, today and forever! Our God changes not!  

Our lives and times are in God’s Hand.  Our God is the author and finisher of life. He alone is capable of extending time and providing second chances.  Will you trust Him on today?

I do not know what your story is today, but I do know that we serve a God that is able to do “exceedingly and abundantly above all we could ask or think according to his power that worketh in us” (Eph. 3:20, NIV).

People of God, seek the Lord while He may be found! Call upon Him while He is near!

God bless you all and thank you for stopping by and enjoying the ride here with Jesus on tonight!

God bless!

Minister Aiken.

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Romans 12:2 The Year of New Beginnings Is Here

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

If we could change anything about ourselves, where would we start? I have no doubt it would not be inward, but this is the place where we do need to start, but do not want to start. All of us!

A transformed life in 2026  begins with changing our thoughts, which then influences our actions, habits, and overall life. We must renew our minds and engage in self-examination guided by God's word.

The Apostle Paul reminds us of this truth in the text above.  The situation around us will remain the same, until something within us changes.

What are your plans for 2026? Are you headed in a new direction with God? Is a year of renewal in 2026 your goal, or a year of the same old thing?

As for me, I am headed in a new direction with God. I want more of Him! If it means letting go of some people, things, thoughts, actions, and or ideas, so be it. My goal is Christ!

I end with this: In 2026, I am personally committed to a faith journey with God, that will allow me to pursue a deeper relationship with Him. What about you? Are you headed in a new direction with the Lord this year?

God bless you all, and Happy New Year!

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Hebrews 12:1-2 Stay In The Race

Hebrews 12:1-2 – Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

The writer of this text uses the illustration of a race to explain how Christians are to live their lives. Like runners in a race, we should never give up and quit, but daily make a commitment to faithfully follow Christ.

This Christian race is no ordinary race for it is the most serious competition we will ever enter in in our lifetime.  This race determines whether we live or die, whether we spend eternity with God or apart from God, therefore,  regardless of the struggle we must run and we must  run with the mindset to win.

The world runs for a corruptible crown, but we as believers run for the incorruptible crown of righteousness that God will give to all that believe at the end of their race.

We all have a race to run! Remember, "stay in the race"! Keep running, keep serving and praising God, keep loving your enemy and those that spitefully use you.

God bless and tell the Lord thank you for giving us the strength to run this Christian race with patience.

God bless.

Debra

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1 Peter 5:7 Give It To God

1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your care upon Him, because He cares for you.

Cast= epiriptó in the greek and defined as  I throw (cast upon), as of cares. To throw away, throw off.

Cares=merimna in the greek and is defined as  care, worry, anxiety, concern.

Fears, worries, anxiety, stress, uncertainty about your future, difficult circumstances, painful situations that appears to be impossible and hard? Throw them off of you and give them to God.

Whatever it is that you are dealing with on today God's people, the call from God to you is to "cast your cares upon Him for He cares for you."

Casting all my cares on God. What is God trying to tell us?  He is trying to tell you and I to let go of trying to be in full control of our lives and it's affairs.

People of God, we MUST release, let go and trust God through the leading of His Holy Spirit to guide and direct us along life's journey. We can't do it ourselves!

There is peace that surpass all understanding that is available to us through Christ Jesus, even when there may be times in our lives when the struggles and tests of life may be anything but peace be still.

There is a calm assurance that is being offered on today through faith in Christ Jesus alone. This peaceful assurance comes only from God through a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid” (Jn. 14:27, NIV).

The Apostle Paul reminds us of this truth: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” (Rom. 8:28, NIV).

What are you going through this morning? What is causing you to worry and feel burden down with anxiety and fear?

Let it Go! Give it ALL to God for He is willing to carry your heavy load.

I surrender all to you! Withholding nothing!

God bless.

Debra

Isaiah 41:10-12 Fear Not For The Lord Your God Is With You

Isaiah  41:10-12 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.

As people of God, the opportunity to be fearful or afraid will visit us all.  The opportunity to be fearful or dismay comes and goes with life.

We all face freighting situations and circumstances at times, BUT, the Lord our God says to us on today "fear not for He is with us." He is the Lord our God who sees and knows all things. He never will fail us!

Today we are reminded that the Lord our God is with us everywhere we go. Guess what? God is our every presence help. Will you trust Him on today?

People of God, our God is “an ever presence help in time of trouble (Ps 46:1, NIV). He will fight the battles that evil might wage against US. Trust Him on today!

Remember people of God that the Lord your God is with you. There is no place you can go that He is not. 

In the valleys, storm, struggles, suffering, test, trials, sickness, hardship, opposition, offense, joy and in pain, the Lord your God is with you.

Wait on the Lord to answer and be of good encourage as you wait with expectation for the Lord your God to move on your behalf.

God bless you all.

Minister Aiken

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Psalm 133:1 How Good And Pleasant It Is For Us To Dwell Together In Unity

Psalm 133:1-Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity!

Oh how we need "unity" in the world and in our nation on today.  

In a time when there are so many divisions among us, "unity" needs to be found and lived out among us all.

We can all do more together than we can apart. God’s desires is for peace and unity among us as people of God, and as a nation. The need to pray for one another and for our nation is greater  now than ever. 

1 Timothy 2:1- Therefore I exhort first of all that you make supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for everyone.

Unity is not about one person, one sect of people, but about all of us coming together as one nation under God and finding peace among ourselves.

On the day of Pentecost, they were all on one accord and a miracle took place in that upper room. A miracle can happen in America too if we are willing to come together as a nation, humble ourselves, pray, seek God and turn from our wicked ways, for it is only then will God heal our land.

Remember, united we stand and divided we fall.

God bless.

Debra

Psalm 105:1-3 I Sing Praise To Your Name Lord

Psalm 103:1-3 Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. 2 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. 3 Glory in his holy name;let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.

People of God, today is the day to open wide your mouth and sing praises to the Lord our God for indeed He is great and greatly to be praised.

Lord, I praise you, I thank You Lord, I lift up holy hands to you alone O lord for you are worthy of my praise.

Thank You Father for your mercy and loving kindness to your undeserving people.

I sing praise to your name Lord, I love you Father and I glorify your name in all the earth.

People of God you are commanded to let your hearts rejoice in the Lord on today.

I sing praises to your name O Lord!

Your Servant Debra

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Mark 2:1-12 Jesus Forgives Sins And Heals A Man Stricken With Palsy

Mark 2:1-12 Again, He entered Capernaum after some days. And it was reported that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many were gathered together, so that there was no room to receive them, not even at the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 They came to Him bringing one sick with paralysis, who was carried by four men. 4 When they could not come near Him due to the crowding, they uncovered the roof where He was. When they had broken it open, they let down the bed on which the paralytic lay. 5 When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven you.”

6 But some of the scribes were sitting there, reasoning in their hearts,7 “Why does this Man speak such blasphemies? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”

8 Immediately, when Jesus perceived in His spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, He said to them, “Why do you contemplate these things in your hearts? 9 Which is easier to say to the paralytic: ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Rise, take up your bed and walk’? 10 But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins,” He said to the paralytic, 11 “I say to you, rise, and take up your bed, and go your way to your house.” 12 Immediately he rose, picked up the bed, and went out in front of them all, so that they were all amazed and glorified God, saying, “We never saw anything like this!”

Jesus alone is able to heal, deliver and set free physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

God bless.

Debra

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John 15:18-25 Jesus Speaks Of Those Who "Hate" Him, God And Christians

John 15:18-If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you.19 If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world, since I chose you out of the world, the world therefore hates you. 

20 Remember the word that I said to you: ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you. If they kept My words, they will keep yours also.21 But all these things they will do to you for My name’s sake, because they do not know Him who sent Me. 

22 If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have had sin. But now they have no excuse for their sin. 23 He who hates Me hates My Father also. 24 If I had not performed among them the works which no one else did, they would have no sin. But now have they seen and hated both My Father and Me.

25 But that the word which is written in their law might be fulfilled, ‘They hated Me without a cause.'

Hate- "miseo" in greek. It means "I hate, detest, love less, esteem less. to renounce one choice in favor of another."

Jesus declares, "if the world hates you, know that it hated Him first. "

Jesus said "Christians will have hurtful things done to them because we are identified with Him. Jesus also said "this hatred will come from those who do not know God the Father who sent Him."

Hated by those who oppose Christ? Expect it!!! If you follow Jesus Christ, you will be hated. That’s right: HATED! Whether you like it or not, the Bible is clear that Christians will be hated and rejected by those who do not know God.

Herods are still alive today! They are not portraying to be kings, but they are disguise as normal everyday people.

Hated by the world? Marvel not! Do not take it personal. im.

People of God, keep the faith and stay in the race, knowing that your labor is not in vain.

God bless you all on today! Thank you for enjoying the ride with Jesus here on today!

Min. Aiken

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