Things happen in our ife that are difficult, uncertain, and when we don't know what to do next. The way you think you may find yourself confused sometimes and your strength may seem insufficient on other occasions. When such a time comes,prayer will serves as a reminder that we're not going through life alone. We must kneel before God and say, "God is greater than my fear, wiser than my weakness, and stronger than my understanding.
Prayer is more than asking God for what we want him to do for us.It is a time of giving up, sharing, thinking and trusting. In prayer we bring our plans, dreams, concerns and expectations before God. We say to Him, “I'll do what I can, but I leave the rest to You.” This is the type of faith that enables us to go forward, even when we do not see the whole way.
Prayer does not mean to be weak, but it means that God is needed in our life. As for humility in admitting that we need divine direction, it is a sign of weakness. The world may tell us to firmly trusting in our own abilities, but faith reminds us that we are to work with God. We work and make wise decisions, we are disciplined and we entrust the rest into God's hand.
We should get up from prayer with a purpose. Prayer should never leave us helpless, but should equip us to do something. When you pray to be successful, you have to be ready for opportunities. If you are praying for wisdom, be willing to learn. If you want a better future, then take steps towards it. Faith should be coupled with action and trust God with the rest.
Some days you will feel you're not being noticed and your progress is too slow. Don't let temporary disappointment fool you into thinking that your path is meaningless. Growth can be a process that takes time. Continue on learning, continue on improving, continue on praying and continue on moving forward. A pause could be a setup for an expanded opportunity.
Follow God's guidance for your decisions, but don't ignore your duties. Purpose requires commitment. Dreams require effort. Success requires patience and work. Prayer is what provides you with the strength to keep going when circumstances say that you should try to give up.
The most important thing, is not to compare one's own progress with anyone else. Individuals' journeys are difference and so are the times and duties. Get into the mindset of being what God wants you to be before creating you. Be humble in good times and take hold when it is hard.
Whoever bows at the foot of God will stand before others, not because life will be easy but because he is strong in God's favor. If you have God as your base, then the challenges can shake you, but they are not to destroy your confidence in God.
So, pray on your knees, take up action on your feet, and follow God's guidance. Strive, share your plans with God, and trust his wisdom, walk by faith. You may not be able to know all the things that will happen the next day but you can count on the One who already knows.
Pray with faith. Work with devotion. Walk with purpose. Remember: When the road is tough, you're not walking alone,God is with you.
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