A simple way to have answered prayers is to pray within God’s perfect will
1 John 5:14/15
14 This is the [remarkable degree of] confidence which we [as believers are entitled to] have before Him: that [c]if we ask anything according to His will, [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose] He hears us. 15 And if we know [for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us in whatever we ask, we [also] know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted to us] the requests which we have asked from Him.
The more we spend time in the presence of God and study his word
Is the more we have revelation knowledge and are able to discern God’s perfect will.
Romans 12:1/2 AMP
12 [a]Therefore I urge you, [b]brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies [dedicating all of yourselves, set apart] as a living sacrifice, holy and well-pleasing to God, which is your rational (logical, intelligent) act of worship. 2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be [c]transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Over the years I have watched so many ministers so convinced they were in God’s perfect will
And in the course of their decisions and how their situations turned out, it was clear they were operating out of the soulish realm.
Here is the way to avoid this:
1. Never be too convinced that what you are thinking or know is totally of God
2. There is wisdom in the multitude of counsellors, but do not surround yourself with individuals who will only tell you YES!
3. Pray and ask God, no matter how it may pain your flesh to keep you reigned in to his PERFECT not permissive will
4. Pray for him to lead you in all your prayers, every day decisions, just simply IN ALL.
5. Pray to grow in the knowledge of HIM and for him to open your spiritual ears to hear and your spiritual eyes to see
No matter how we grow in God, there are times he will still tell us NO and at other times he will tell us WAIT.
The principles of the kingdom are established on ASKING.
ASK – BELIEVE – RECEIVE.
Ask God today in his perfect will and don’t be surprised at how quickly he answers
Walk Good in Christ
Till we meet again
Pastor J
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