Do not be shaped by this world; instead be changed within by a new way of thinking. Then you will be able to decide what God wants for you; you will know what is good and pleasing to him and what is perfect. Romans 12:2 NCV

Every day has the potential for change … more like Jesus, more being a servant instead of an absorbent dry sponge on Sundays at church. Only through spending personal time in the word and prayer we can know HIM better and we allow HIM to change us. HIS ways are better and our flesh will scream, Lord do you really want me to do this and mean it?

Good ideas are not always GOD ideas and GOD ideas are always good ideas.

A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD directs his steps.

Father God… I need to make some changes, start again, and try something new. I feel stuck in my old ways and I know you want me to grow past those ways and become a better person. Help me grow stronger in my faith so that my actions will measure up to the new standards I have in you. I give you all what hinders to follow closer. I often run away because I am afraid or just to lazy to overcome my daily bad habits and routines I am so used to. I want to give it up and make more room for you in my heart, so you can change me from the inside out. Lord, I need to hear your voice and be more obedient. I admit – I think I am wise enough to know what is good and evil – but the world is full of pitfalls and I am blind and often I deceive myself in thinking… It is okay. But I know sin is not okay it takes me out of my closeness to you, my precious savior. Today I stop my excuses and self pity. Help me to become more faithful, deliberate and intentional about seeking your direction and help me serve you with joy.

Be blessed while seeking truth

Shalom Sabine

a key verse for the teaching below about prayer and fasting is… thank you for taking time to listen and may the Lord grant you grace to apply it in your walk with our savior

2. Chronicles 7:14

¹⁴ If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Perhaps you often feel like me. We neither think nor feel like praying or are already so discouraged that everything seems pointless and only speak words that have no effect.

Well, it may feel that way subjectively, but there are spiritual truths that run counter to our emotional states. The Bible says that the prayer of the righteous can accomplish much if it is earnest.

So I encourage you to take 34 minutes to listen to this message of encouragement. It will do you a lot of good, just as it has spurred me on again, to make prayer a top priority in my life.

May the Lord bless you as you continue to seek truth and pray without ceasing.

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