To God be The glory, Amen

The response I give is “Amen”.

A·men

/ˌäˈmen,ˌāˈmen/

Exclamation

1. Uttered at the end of a prayer or hymn, meaning ‘So be it.’.

Based on Christian theology and scripture, the name of Jesus is considered the most powerful name, often referred to as “the name above all names”. This belief is rooted in the conviction that his name holds authority, brings salvation, and is recognized by spiritual forces. 

Key aspects regarding the power of the Name of Jesus include:

• Scriptural Authority (Philippians 2:9-11): The Bible indicates that God (The Creator of ALL things) highly exalted Jesus and gave Him a Name above every name, so that at the mention of His Name, every knee shall bow in Heaven, on Earth, and under the Earth.
• Meaning of the Name: In its original Hebrew/Aramaic form, “Yeshua” means “Yahweh is salvation” or “God saves”.
• Power over Evil: It is believed that demons and spiritual forces flee at the mention of the Name of Jesus when invoked with faith.
• Authority in Prayer: Christians are taught to pray in the Name of Jesus, which signifies acting under His Authority and according to His will.
• Exclusive Salvation (Acts 4:12): The Bible states that there is no other name under Heaven given to Mankind by which they must be saved.
• A “Strong Tower”: The Name is considered a source of protection, peace, and refuge for believers. 

While the Name itself is seen as powerful, theologians often emphasize that this power is accessed through faith in the person of Jesus and His sacrifice, rather than as a magical incantation. 

There is nothing that can EVER stand against The Word of God!!!

Remember, God is aware of words even before they are spoken! 🤔 Think on this! Where do word come from??? Your mind! Who knows your mind???

God is aware of the secrets of the heart

God is understood to be Omniscient, possessing absolute awareness of every person’s innermost thoughts, secret motivations, and hidden struggles, as emphasized in scriptures like 

Psalm 44:21. This divine knowledge extends beyond outward actions to evaluate the true, often invisible intent of the heart. 

Key aspects of this belief include:

• Biblical Evidence: Psalm 44:21 explicitly states, “For He knows the secrets of the heart,” while 1 Chronicles 28:9 notes that God understands every intent of thought.
• Judgment and Motives: God evaluates actions based on hidden motives rather than outward appearance, allowing for righteous judgment (1 Samuel 16:7).
• Divine Insight: As the creator of human consciousness, God is aware of all secret thoughts and feelings.
• Comfort and Exposure: While this can bring a sense of conviction, it also offers comfort, as God understands deep, unspoken struggles and prayers.

This belief is a cornerstone of faith that highlights God’s intimacy with humanity.

In Daniel 9:20-23, while Daniel was fervently praying and confessing sins, the angel Gabriel was sent to him with an answer immediately upon the commencement of his prayer. Gabriel stated, “At the beginning of your pleas for mercy a word went out,” highlighting that God answers, or commands an answer to be sent, as soon as the prayer begins. 

Key Aspects of the Narrative:

• The Context: Daniel was praying for the restoration of Jerusalem and confessing the sins of his people.
• The Timing: Gabriel arrived “about the time of the evening sacrifice” while Daniel was still speaking in prayer.
• Immediate Response: Gabriel explicitly told Daniel: “As soon as you began to pray, a word went out,” (Daniel 9:23).
• Message of Encouragement: Daniel was told he was “greatly loved” and that the answer was brought to give him insight and understanding. 

This event highlights the themes of divine speed in responding to prayer, the importance of persistent prayer, and the love God has for those who seek Him.

Prayers that are often answered immediately include petitions for forgiveness, sincere surrender (e.g., “Take my life”), and prayers for God’s glory. While some, like Daniel, received instant answers, others may require waiting due to timing or different outcomes. Ultimately, an immediate answer may not always appear outwardly, but rather in the immediate start of the process. 

Key Aspects of Instant Prayer Answers

• Immediate Spiritual Results: Confession and repentance are generally answered instantly, granting immediate forgiveness.
• Surrender and Glorification: Prayers that focus on consecrating one’s life (“Take my life”) or glorifying God’s name are often answered immediately, sometimes with dramatic, visible confirmation.
• The “Daniel” Principle: Scripture indicates that for some, the answer is dispatched the moment the prayer begins, as seen in Daniel 9:23, where the answer was already on its way while he was still praying.
• Heart-Level Answers: A user on Quora shared instances of immediate answers ranging from unexpected help to sudden, calm feelings after distress. 

Factors in Timing

• Immediate vs. Delayed: While some prayers are answered in seconds, others may take years to come to fruition.
• Different Types of Answers: Prayers may receive a “Yes,” a “No,” or a “Wait,” according to Greg Laurie on Facebook.
• “Yes, but not now”: Sometimes, the desire is aligned with God’s will, but the timing is not right.
• “Yes, but…”: The answer may come in a different way than expected. 

Biblical and Spiritual Context

• Isaiah 65:24: “While they are yet speaking, I will hear,” suggests a, sometimes instantaneous, divine response.
• Righteousness and Speed: The Simple Answers website suggests that, for the righteous, answers can arrive with great speed.
• All Prayers are Heard: Anne Graham Lotz notes on FaithGateway that even if not immediately seen, the answer may be “in process”. 

In essence, while the desire for immediate, tangible results is common, the timing of answered prayer is considered part of a larger, often unseen, process.

When God says “Yes,” it represents an unstoppable, divine decree fulfilling His promises, as described in 2 Corinthians 1:20, where no earthly power or opposing force can countermand His will. This “Yes” brings blessings, opens doors, and signifies a time to move forward in faith, requiring humble reception rather than doubt. 

Key aspects of when God says “Yes”:

• Unstoppable Authority: When God grants a “Yes,” it is final, regardless of obstacles or human doubt.
• Fulfilled Promises: God’s “Yes” is anchored in His promises, which are secure in Christ.
• Responsibility to Act: A divine “Yes” should be embraced without hesitation, often leading to new opportunities, responsibilities, or callings that require, faith, and action, such as the commission of Moses.
• Focus on the Creator: It is important to remember the source of the blessing (God) rather than focusing solely on the blessing itself.
• Purposeful Timing: While a “Yes” is a blessing, it may come with challenges,, requiring, work, and continued reliance on God rather than just ease. 

In summary, when God says “Yes,” it is a time to move forward with gratitude, trusting in His sovereignty and the fulfillment of His purpose. 

So how do we pray without ceasing? It starts with being aware of His presence in us and that He is going everywhere we go. It is simply talking with God throughout your day.

Prayer is most often not vocal and can be just a few words that you think about a person or situation. It could be something like this, “Give them understanding, Lord” or “Bring someone who can meet their needs and help them know it is You working through that person.”

Then, it is also listening to what God is saying about people and situations as we go through our day. What is He seeing and what is He saying. Then we can pray with God instead of to Him.

Prayer is not complicated and we don’t have to have a certain posture. If one wants to have a time where they get on their knees and pray, that is fine but we don’t have too. A person’s prayers can be just as earnest while washing the dishes as someone who has bended knees.

God knows what we are going to say before we even say it. There is also the Holy Spirit who prays on our behalf when we don’t know what too pray. He even prays while we sleep. So, with His help, prayers are always being lifted up to our Father. So, with the Spirits help, prayers never cease.

We can relax because I believe even our thoughts that we are thinking about our life, our circumstances, and our relationships are turned into prayers by the Holy Spirit. Prayer is not to be a burden but a delight because it is engaging with the One who loves us perfectly.

A trove of Word based teachings:

https://m.youtube.com/@desiringGod

The LORD is greater than your greatest difficulties, as nothing is impossible with God. He is portrayed as an omnipotent “mountain mover” and “way maker” who is stronger than fear, sickness, and uncertainty, promising to fight for you. When challenges seem insurmountable, trust in His infinite power. 

Key reminders of this truth include:

• Nothing is too difficult: Jeremiah 32:17 affirms that God made the heavens and earth with great power, so no problem is too hard.
• Active Help: God promises to be with you through trials, ensuring they do not consume you (Isaiah 43:2).
• Shift Perspective: Instead of focusing on the size of your problems, focus on the size of God.
• Available Strength: You can draw upon His power to endure, finding strength when you feel weak. 

Trusting in this promise allows you to turn your struggles over to Him, as He is larger than any obstacle you may face. 

THE VOICE OF TRUTH.

📍Are PROBLEMS totally avoidable in life?

📍Can any SITUATION tower above an ANOINTED child of God?

God is greater than ALL SITUATIONS, no controversy! It’s a comforting truth that dispelled the roaring LIES of the devil whenever the winds are blowing contrary. Has this truth worked for you and how?

God works miraculously; He deals with our SITUATIONS differently and answers PRAYERS only to glorify Himself. Therefore, even HIS SILENCE could be the needed answer towards the GIANTS He purposely permitted before us. So, while we focuses on VICTORY over problems, He focuses on WHAT to make OUT of us through the situations. Can you identify with this at all?

In 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Paul describes receiving a “thorn in the flesh”—a messenger of Satan to torment him—to keep him humble despite his great spiritual revelations. Though he pleaded with God three times to remove it, the Lord replied, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”. Consequently, Paul boasts in his weaknesses, hardships, and persecutions, finding that when he is physically or outwardly weak, he is truly strong through Christ’s power.

• The Purpose of the “Thorn”: The thorn was given to prevent Paul from becoming conceited or “exalted above measure” due to the extraordinary revelations he received.
• The “Thorn” Defined: Described as a “messenger of Satan to buffet/torment” him, it is generally interpreted as a persistent, painful physical, emotional, or circumstantial struggle.
• God’s Response: God did not remove the affliction, but rather promised that His grace was sufficient and that His strength is perfected in human weakness.
• Paul’s Response: Paul shifts his perspective to embrace, and even boast in, his infirmities, hardships, and persecutions, because these limitations create the space for Christ’s power to rest upon him.
• The Paradox: The passage concludes with the famous paradox: “for when I am weak, then I am strong”

The truth? The LORD indwell us primarily to season the world with His Love and power, He already defeated evil on the Cross but just a little damage by sin will negate all these and the needed victory… So, let’s beware!

May we not lose our CHANCE in CHRIST.🙏🔥