Prayer is Powerful

Be Encouraged: A continual dialogue with God throughout the day is imperative if I am to stay grounded and not cast down by life's occurrences. When I am slack in this, I struggle to remain positive. How can I be a light to others when I don't spend time with the
Light of the World?

"If you believe in prayer at all, expect God to hear you. If you do not expect, you will not have. God will not hear you unless you believe He will hear you; but if you believe He will, He will be as good as your faith."

Charles Spurgeon

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Colossians 4:2 kjv Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

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"Prayer is simply a two-way conversation between you and God."

"The Christian life is not a constant high. I have my moments of deep discouragement. I have to go to God in prayer with tears in my eyes, and say, 'O God, forgive me,' or 'Help me.'"
Billy Graham

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“Don’t pray when you feel like it. Have an appointment with the Lord and keep it. A man is powerful on his knees.”

"Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?"
Corrie ten Boom

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If you would like some help with prayers, this is an excellent link:
5 Powerful Prayers from the Bible

The things that are coming, and will soon be here, require we remain in the shelter of His wings! May each of us be encouraged and trust completely in God at all times!
Anna

Pray for Revelation:

that Holy Spirit will show us our Spiritual Gift(s).

We should pray and study what God's Word says about His Gifts. Here Paul gives us a basic definition:

 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 kjv

1 Corinthians 12:7 - we are each given at least one gift
1 Corinthians 12:11 - Holy Spirit gives the gifts as He wills
1 Corinthians 12:21-26 - Each gift is as important as another
Romans 12:6-8 - Gifts are for us to use to serve others - Ephesians 4:12
1 Peter 4:10 - we are commanded to use our gifts
Ephesians 4:13 - as we walk in our gifts, we grow in spiritual maturity

If you want a quick test (less than 5 minutes) to find out what gift(s) you have been given go here

Gifts Test by beliefnet

When we are first saved, we are fed milk. Not being spiritually able to eat and digest solid food like meat. God expects us to grow spiritually during our life's journey. His Word shows us that we are to examine ourselves to be sure we are learning and growing more Christ-like each day. If we do not know what gift(s) we have been given, we cannot walk in the fullness that God has planned for us.

Here is a link if you want to know more and spend more time:

Spiritual Gifts Assessment Tools by LifeWay Staff  

This website has the following resources:

Spiritual gifts assessment tools

-- Spiritual Gifts Survey (Discovery Tool)
-- Spiritual Gifts List (List of Gifts and Scripture References)
-- Where do you feel God leading you to serve Him? (Discovery Tool)

Once we know what our gifts are, we need to walk in them. The more we submit to Holy Spirit, the easier it is to walk in His Gifts. He teaches us and, as we mature, we are led into the ministries that God has already determined for us. If we do not take action but only learn our Gifts for head knowledge - without putting our heart and feet to the tasks - we will never truly grow into who God wants us to be. Don't sell yourself and God short!

Don't Forget: many times God uses other believers to affirm our gift to us. Let us all BLOOM where we are planted,
Anna

Watch Your Words ...

Jesus meant it when he said we would be judged for every idle word we speak …
Matthew 12:36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Many of us talk too much and our babbling gets us in trouble.
Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

We must learn to speak only what words are necessary to address the situation in a constructive manner. We must be sober-minded … especially when we are talking. Lets learn to take the time and make the effort to assess the situation and then choose the words we use wisely.
Titus 2:6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

TobyMac - Speak Life

We must not speak idle words. We must speak from our hearts (spirit) asking Holy Spirit for guidance. As an example: After I put on the Full Armor of God (Eph 6), I ask for the boldness of Holy Spirit and His Words to speak in His Perfect Timing.
James 5:12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

When I pray, if I don’t know what to say, I pray in the Spirit. That is how I am sure that I am praying God's Will -- for Holy Spirit will speak directly to God and I am taken out of the equation at that time.

Words - Hawk Nelson ft. Bart Millard (Official Music Video)

In His Service,
Anna

YIELD to the Spirit of God ...

and this will bring forth an utterance which is called 'speaking in tongues.' 
Be sure to yield to the Spirit in times of prayer and fasting. Allow your eyes and ears to be open to what God is saying.

Psalm 139:16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.

God gave us the Holy Spirit to help us know two books: The Word of God and the book of our life's story. How deep do you want to go in your relationship and walk with God?

If you will pray in The Spirit and bring out the mysteries and depths of God into this realm, the spiritual realm will become so close to you. You will begin to operate in the spiritual realm here on earth.

Kevin Zadai Died. What Jesus Showed Him Will Amaze You! | Sid Roth's It's Supernatural!

The following links are provided if you want to get the books mentioned in the video:

HEAVENLY VISITATION: A Guide to Participating in the Supernatural Kindle Edition

DAYS OF HEAVEN ON EARTH: A GUIDE TO THE DAYS AHEAD Kindle Edition



Why is this post so short, you ask? You will either feel the anointing of Holy Spirit or you will keep your hardened heart ... with free will, you make the choice. I am a yielded vessel - obediently putting this message out. Father, Son & Holy Spirit, I worship and adore you. Please help me in my weakness to yield each moment to you!

I pray you choose wisely,
Anna