Apologies for any confusion.

[Harold]

I apologise for any confusion that I have caused in my last post. The Lord put something on my heart, and I completely messed up in trying to relay that message. Over the last couple of days, I would try to pray wih some request, and He would tell me that He did not know the person who was making the request, meaning that they did not have a personal relationship with Him. That was what I was trying to say about missing the real blessing, they pray for blessings in their lives, but are missing the most important blessing in life, the blessing of having Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior, there is nothing more important than that.

The other thing He laid upon me, was how some are believers but not followers. They believe He is God, but for various reasons do not follow Him. They too are missing the real blessing, a daily walk with our Lord.

Some people easily believe that God grants blessings, but pay no heed to the other parts of that promise, the prerequisites, repentence of their sins, seeking the kingdom of God, a personal relationship with the Lord. All are needed to truly get in the will of God and to receive His blessings.

And to be honest, some are just rude, demanding Him to do something right now, and just how He is supposed to do it. I'm not talking about the prayer of faith, I'm talking about coming to Him with no thanks in their hearts, no praise, no respect, and demanding blessings from God. He will not be mocked, bossed around, bullied, or pushed into doing anything. He is the Lord, and He will be treated with respect. I know that there will be some who think that I am being judgemental or putting on a holier than thou attitude, but I have no judgement on anyone, that is for God. But is it better to point out to someone and maybe hurt their feelings that all is not right in their walk, or ignore what God is telling you to say, and let that person continue in their death march. I am not pointing to anyone, I'm just following His lead and putting it here for the Holy Spirit to lead those who He wants to read this.

 

[joanne]

I understand your post Harold. I believe if you keep Jesus first in your life, happiness will follow, never take a step back, give praise of thanksgiving, pray without ceasing and spread His message, Praise Jesus.

 

[Matthew 1]

Yes Harold I agree. I have felt the same way. I have wanted to pray and agree in prayer for and with someone but God laid it on my heart that this would not be appropriate. In another words this would be in direct violation of his will. I know how important it is to be righteous(in right standing with God) God will not show favor if we do not keep his commands and do not repent of our sins. Most people including myself (in the past) think we can continue to sin and then pray a blanket prayer over all of them, but right standing with God is when we sin we immediately repent and learn from it. God does not expect us to be perfect but in pursuit of perfection. Changing everyday. I thank you for being faithful to the Holy Spirit in your life. When we seek first the kingdom of God we have no choice but to stand in victory and in peace because we know our father is fighting for us Praise God. Again God bless you for your humbleness and the truth you stand on. I stand with you brother. I Love you Brother we will stand united to defeat satan everyday of our lives and to God be all the Glory!!!!!----Matthew

 

[janice1979]

I agree with you harold, it is true that we must follow all of Jesus teashings and not try to pick and choose. Sometimes we think things are "okay" because "everyone does it". that is Satan tricking us. We need to remember to follow the ten commandments and always be steadfast in praising our Lord.