Prayer & Preparation Power

Faith in God is proactive. Faith nurtures drawing closer to Jesus in character, thoughts, and actions by pondering scriptures ahead of imminent need. Preparing for emerging adversities encompasses paying attention to yourself to strengthen your faith in God prior to life’s storms. Faith reaches out with prayers to God in advance to have spiritual power to patiently persevere through trials & temptations.

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Luke 21:34-36 (ESV):

³⁴ “But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. ³⁵ For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. ³⁶ But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

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Pointed Ponder: Jesus Changes Everything

The power of Jesus’ life, words, and sacrifice changes everything for followers, as decisions, motivations, and actions undergo a continual transformation from deformation to reformation.

Titus 2:11-14

11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13 waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.

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Pointed Ponder: Answerable to God

Heaven rules over all peoples, from the lowliest to those in positions of power, authority, and prosperity, who are wise to acknowledge and follow their Creator and do what is right, as all are answerable to God.

Daniel 4:26-27

26 And as it was commanded to leave the stump of the roots of the tree, your kingdom shall be confirmed for you from the time that you know that Heaven rules. 27 Therefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable to you: break off your sins by practicing righteousness, and your iniquities by showing mercy to the oppressed, that there may perhaps be a lengthening of your prosperity.”

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Pointed Ponder: Secret to Heart’s Desire

What is the secret to getting your heart’s desires? How do you first get your heart’s desires fixed? Who has the power to grant your heart’s desires? What type of commitment is required to
get your heart’s desires? What is the time horizon to getting your heart’s desires? Who will benefit from you getting you heart’s desires? What are the benefits to you getting your heart’s desires?

Psalms 37:4-5

4 Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in
him, and he will act.

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