DETERMINED TO LIVE FOR JESUS-"Hindrances to Prayer" PART C

Prayer is not given to us as a burden to be borne, nor as an irksome (annoying,irritating,exasperating,tiresome) duty to be fulfilled! I believe that Prayer is our greatest priviledge.  When the new convert embraces this truth he or she will find that everything can be taken to God in prayer. For there is no subject that is too embarrassing, hard, silly, threatning or annoying, nor trivial (unimportant), as suggested by satan, that is off-limits as far as God is concerned.  The Lord has told us to cast our cares upon Him for He cares for us (1Peter 5:7). He further states that we must not cast away our confidence which has "great recompence of reward." This word recompence means that He will give, render or repay whomever comes to Him.  This scripture that is found in Hebrews 10:35 uses another word that should be committed to memory, Confidence.The word confidence (full belief in the trustworthiness and reliability) in God, is the key to a full and productive life in Christ Jesus regardless of the hindrances that arise in the christian-life. Yes, there will be challenges, distractions, assaults, to your mind, inflicted by satan and the demonic world! One must learn how to recognize all hindrances and determine in his or her heart to persevere in Prayer!  I may be reached @  (209) 817-5087Text or telephone or by E-mail jiveysmith@att.net
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