The Truth

Tag: Prayer

  • A HEART THAT PRAYS

    “Night and day praying exceedingly that we might see your face, and might perfect that which is lacking in your faith” (1 Thessalonians 3:10).

    The Apostle Paul prayed for the believers night and day, exceedingly. His heart longed to see their faces again. But his desire went deeper than simply meeting them. He wanted to help perfect what was lacking in their faith.

    When we genuinely care for someone’s soul, we do not pray only for their comfort, prosperity, success, or happiness. We pray that they may grow deeper in Christ, become stronger in faith, stand firm in trials, and be brought into spiritual maturity.

    Even with sincere love for God, our faith grows gradually through our doubts, fears, and delayed answers, and He remains patient with us instead of abandoning us.

    The Apostle Paul’s prayers were not casual, as he prayed exceedingly night and day. They were not quickly spoken and forgotten; instead, the spiritual condition of these souls had become a true burden upon his heart.

    We bring our loved ones before God’s throne of grace. We pray when the world is awake, and we pray when the world is asleep. We pray when we have answers, and we pray when we have none.

    When our hands cannot reach someone, our prayers still can. Distance cannot stop prayer. Silence cannot stop prayer. Closed doors cannot stop prayer. Even when we cannot see the work God is doing, we can still kneel before Him and ask Him to keep going.

    Christianity is a relationship, a life being transformed by Christ.

    Are you growing closer to Jesus, is your faith becoming stronger, are you standing when the storm comes, and is Christ being formed in you?

    Perhaps you notice shortcomings in your life, wish your faith were stronger, face ongoing battles, or still struggle to trust God in certain areas.

    Do not despair. God is still working.

    “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).

    The same God who began the work is able to continue it because your weaknesses and unfinished places do not surprise or frighten Him, and your journey is not over as He still wants to teach you, strengthen you, and lead you into deeper faith.

    The greatest blessing is becoming more like Christ.

    God often works through one believer to strengthen another.

    Never underestimate the power of your words, presence, and silent prayers to become God’s instrument in bringing someone safely through a storm.

    Keep praying through every struggle, wandering, weak faith, unchanged circumstance, or silent heaven because prayer is trusting God rather than our own ability to change someone.

    Prayer is trusting God to do what we cannot do.

    And sometimes the answer to our prayer begins long before we can see

    As followers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are called to trust Him, obey Him, endure with Him, walk with Him, and become more like Him.

    Pray as the Apostle Paul prayed with a heart that truly cares for the souls of others.

    When we cannot do anything else for someone, let us remember that we can always pray.

    Some of the greatest acts of love are performed on our knees, where nobody sees us but God does.

    “Night and day praying exceedingly” (Thessalonians 3:10).

  • BE STILL BEFORE GOD

    “Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few” (Ecclesiastes 5:2).

    There is a time to speak, and there is a time to be silent.

    When you come before God, do not rush to speak. Do not allow your emotions to make promises that your heart cannot keep. Do not speak carelessly in the presence of the One who knows the deepest thoughts and intentions of your heart.

    He is the Creator; we are His creation. He is Almighty; we are dependent upon Him. He sees what we cannot see, knows what we cannot know, and understands what is hidden even from ourselves.

    Sometimes we speak too much when God is asking us to listen.

    We bring God our plans, our demands, our explanations, our promises and our questions, but forget to become still and hear His voice.

    Prayer is not merely speaking to God. Prayer is also waiting before God.

    Your greatest prayer may be nothing more than silence before Him.

    Be quiet and silent, and allow God to speak.

    God does not need many words. He desires a sincere heart.

    A few words spoken with truth are more precious than many words spoken without understanding.

    When you stand before God, remember:

    He hears every word. He sees every motive.

    He knows every thought. He examines every heart. So speak carefully. And when you have nothing worthy to say, be still.

    Sometimes silence is not the absence of prayer.

    Silence is surrender.

    For God is in heaven, and you are upon the earth. Be still before Him. Listen for His voice.

    Trust His wisdom. And let your life speak louder than your words.

    “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10).

  • REPENT WHOLEHEARTEDLY

    “Your iniquities have turned away these things, and your sins have withholden good things from you” (Jeremiah 5:25).

    Let’s open our hearts and acknowledge our sins. Sin hinders God’s blessings; it separates us from His presence and true love.

    “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love: according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is always before me” (Psalm 51:1-3).

    God is much pleased with wholehearted repentance. We will be free from guilt and face God with much confidence and humility.

  • PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

    Prayer feeds the poor

    Prayer multiplies the loaves of bread and fishes

    Prayer quenches the thirst

    Prayer opens the eyes of the blind and the ears of the deaf

    Prayer brings down the pride

    Prayer moves mountains

    Prayer saves souls

    Prayer leads through the storm

    Prayer leads through the fire

    Prayer makes the barren bear fruit

    Prayer heals the sick

    Prayer makes the lame leap, jump and walk

    Prayer cleanses the leper

    Prayer raises the dead

    Prayer binds the devil

    Prayer delivers from sin and temptation

    Prayer destroys the witchcraft

    Prayer destroys the destructive spirit

    Prayer breaks the bondage

    Prayer splits the sea

    Prayer stops the river

    Prayer brings down the walls and the iron curtains

    Prayer changes government

    Prayer fills the empty bowls

    Prayer destroys the yoke

    Prayer destroys the destructive weapons

    Prayer comforts

    Prayer opens the doors

    Prayer opens our spiritual eyes

    Prayer protects us

    Prayer transforms our life

    Prayer brings victory

    Prayer takes us closer to God, leads us to Heaven

    Prayer touches the heart of God

    Pray that we should all pray.

    John Mark

  • VIOLET’S VICTORY

    “He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation” (Psalms 91:15,16 ).

    February first week, Violet was in the bed, pale, weak and grief stricken, wheezing heavily and coughing due to breathlessness. Her beauty, that was admired and that which provoked jealousy by her neighbours and friends, was now marred because of cancer. Worship and prayer was in progress in the next room. All her relatives, her two brothers’ family, her two sisters and friends from far and near had assembled in the hall of the old cottage. She is expected to survive another two weeks according to the expert physicians, who have been treating her.

    She cried to the Lord, “Heavenly Father please let thy mercy be on me. Heal me from the dreaded disease that has been killing me slowly. Am I not thy vessel? I am thy temple and your child. You alone have I seeked and followed. In thee I trust My Lord, deliver me from this sickness. Please do not let my husband lose his wife and my kids their mother. Lord, I am sure you will not be happy to see my children grieved without their mother and my husband a widower. Deliver me from the jaws of death. I will testify this miracle and proclaim thy love to this entire world. I will comfort the comfortless, help the needy, feed the hungry and quench the thirsty. I will minister to every sick and comfort every troubled soul. I want you to use me for your glory. Have mercy Lord”. She prayed candidly and honestly out of her heart with tears flooding her eyes.

    Lying on her bed, she looked at her husband and her two kids. Sorrow filled her heart, tears rolled down her eyes. She was troubled. She loved and longed to live for the sake of her husband, whom she loved and served, and her kids who were too close to her heart.

    She wanted to live though she was battling cancer for almost two years. It destroyed her peace, marred her beauty, and breath alone was left in her.

    Many a times when she faced the mirror, tears rolled down her rosy cheeks for she lost all her hair: the long beautiful flowing locks due to chemo. She used to cry alone; the grief that she is going to be gone. “Why did this strike me”?

    The lump in her breast was as hard as a golf ball. She was suffering from stage four-breast cancer.

    After Violet prayed, she fell asleep, breathing hard and surrendering her body, soul and spirit in the hands of the mighty Lord, the giver of life.

    Hearing her, the Lord was moved, He wept and the next moment He was beside her bed. His nail pierced hand was on her forehead gently patting her. She realised the power like the jolt of electric shock moving into her from head to foot. Every cell in her body could feel the power and her body was shivering. At that fraction of a second, the sickness that tormented her for more than two years was defeated and crushed by the power of the Almighty God. She opened her eyes and saw her Mighty Physician her Father Lord Jesus Christ by her side and she leaped out with special strength, raised herself to see the mighty Lord, and said Lord it is you, she instantly fell at His feet and was healed miraculously.

    Violet was just a simple and humble woman but used to read the Bible every day and spend time with the Lord. She taught her kids to pray, praise, and grow closer to the Lord. However, cancer touched her. Cancer controlled the family. All the discussion was only on cancer. In spite of cancer touching Violet, she never failed in her day-to-day duties of taking care of the house old chores. She used to prepare the breakfast for her husband and kids, pack their lunch boxes. She was a woman as in Proverbs 31: loving, caring and affectionate.

    Having seen the struggle of my mother in cancer, I would like to declare that Cancer has no power over you but you have the Power of God to destroy it.

    Your name is carved in His palm and He remembers you every second.

    It can be a test of faith or to correct one of your loved ones to bring him or her into the perfect hedge. In addition, when the Lord has a healing ministry for you in order to know what is sickness and how people suffer God might allow such sickness for a while, but He will never leave you nor forsake you. The pain, suffering and torment are for a very short while. He is a very loving God. He cares for you. Therefore, be of good courage.

    As a family, we were all united in prayer. Because of the trials and tribulations, we knew and understood our calling. We grew closer to God. We tried to please Him in all aspects of our life. Our only motive and aim was to save our Mom from cancer and we knew that only the Lord Jesus Christ can save. As we prayed earnestly God intervened, and corrected everyone. He anointed us with His mighty Holy Spirit and He was the Supreme member and the Head of our family.

    Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all things shall be added unto you. He gives peace, which we cannot find anywhere else.

    Make up your mind today. If cancer or any other disease has affected you or your home, never lose hope. Hold onto the Lord. It is for a purpose. He is going to change your life. He is going to transform everything in your home. Be courageous. It is the battle, which the Lord will fight if you surrender totally to Him. Do not fear. Speak to God. He is waiting to hear you. He will speak to you. Keep on thanking the Lord.

    How to fight and win over trials and temptations?

    Firstly, you have to submit all your petitions to the Lord. Pour out your heart to Him. Then believe that the Lord has heard all your prayers and has answered them. God truly hears, He hears even the faintest cry: for He is your Dad. Now keep thanking the Lord for the miracle. Keep on thanking Him.  Believe that He has healed you no matter even if it has taken time, do not doubt but have faith and thank Him continuously and praise Him for the healing.  Ask Him to anoint you with His Holy Spirit. You need the Lord first; if He is in you then you are perfect in health. No sickness can touch you when He is in control of you. Where His Spirit is there is liberty.

    Praising and thanking the Lord will do wonders in your body and in your home. You have been called to testify to this world. Know the purpose and know the calling. Pray without ceasing. In everything giving thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

    LORD JESUS LOVES YOU. STAY BLESSED.