Constant in Prayer and Fasting

Let your prayers turn into worship. So many run to the Most High when things are not going well. Have you ever considered that he is allowing things to not go so well so that he will hear from you? The word encourages us to pray without ceasing. That would imply that our prayers have nothing to so with the circumstances that are occurring in our lives but rather are about communication with our creator.  Giving time, attention, and focus to the one who grants our breath.

Idolatry occurs when you put anything before The Most High. Even your crisis...

In the midst of the storm when the men who had walked with Christ thought they were going to die he didn't awaken and calm them down, He didn't try to hear their concerns, he didn't even ask what their thoughts on the how or whys of them being in this storm. He asked where is your Faith?  Luke 8:25  



Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.


When you pray you must have laid a foundation that will give you confidence that you are approaching the throne correctly and that your Father will hear you. Living in a manner that is pleasing unto The Most High.  Does your conscience convict you or excuse you?
1 John 1:9, John 8:29,1 Timothy 1:5 , Romans 2:15

Hebrews 10:22 - Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

Constant in Prayer. Not allowing the cares or situations that you find yourself in to stop you from prayer. Allowing your prayer to become worship. Knowing He will carefully watch for you.1 Peter 5:7

Luke 18:3And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. 4And he would not for a while: but afterward, he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; 5Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. 6And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. 7And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?

Jeremiah 33:3 - Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Isaiah 56:7 Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.


2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.

Nehemiah 4:9 Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them.

Psalms 88:2 Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry;

Psalms 109:4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

Matthew 17:21 Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

2 Corinthians 9:14 And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

 From KJV online commentary-
Philippians 1:4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, "Prayer may be oral or mental, occasional or constant," "ejaculatory or formal. It is a "beseeching the Lord" (Ex." "32:11); "pouring out the soul before the Lord" (1 Sam. 1:15);" "praying and crying to heaven (2 Chr. 32:20); "seeking unto God" "and making supplication" (Job 8:5); "drawing near to God" (Ps." "73:28); "bowing the knees" (Eph. 3:14)." "Prayer presupposes a belief in the personality of God, his "ability and willingness to hold intercourse with us, his" personal control of all things and of all his creatures and all their actions. "Acceptable prayer must be sincere (Heb. 10:22), offered with "reverence and godly fear, with a humble sense of our own" insignificance as creatures and of our own unworthiness as "sinners, with earnest importunity, and with unhesitating" submission to the divine will. Prayer must also be offered in "the faith that God is, and is the hearer and answerer of prayer," "and that he will fulfil his word, "Ask, and ye shall receive" "(Matt. 7:7, 8; 21:22; Mark 11:24; John 14:13, 14), and in the" "name of Christ (16:23, 24; 15:16; Eph. 2:18; 5:20; Col. 3:17; 1" Pet. 2:5). "Prayer is of different kinds, secret (Matt. 6:6)"Prayer is like the dove that Noah sent forth, which blessed him "not only when it returned with an olive-leaf in its mouth, but" "when it never returned at all.", Robinson's Job."

The Joy of The Most High is my Strength

Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.

When we are facing trials of our faith, trying to cling to joy seems like the farthest thing from our sensibilities. Being contrary to the ways of this world, and the thought process that goes with it, is a foundational concept to following The Most High. This world is corrupted and under sin. You must have an opposing way of doing things in order to follow Him. Facing trials and tests with Joy knowing that it is about refinement and growth is how you take joy in something that is hard and stressful.  When you think of the people who have accomplished great things they were NEVER the ones who stood with the crowd or went with the flow. Most often their lives looked COMPLETELY different then the lives of those around them.  

~Greatness requires diligence, discipline, commitment, and fortitude. Often you must find great passion and love in the end goal. The process will require sacrifice and commitment. That is why it is so important to focus on where you are trying to get to. 

~Fall in Love with The Father , His Son, and The Holy Spirit.~

~Search and seek out the path to  His glorious kingdom that is yet to come. ~

~Commit yourself to the process.~

Know that there are no accidents or mistakes with the Father only errors in judgement or misunderstanding on our part. If you find yourself out from the Fathers protection then make the necessary adjustments and return to the search for truth and the ancient paths that lead to the kingdom!

1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
Psalms 16:11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalms 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

 Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
 
Ecclesiasticus 1:12 The fear of the Lord maketh a merry heart, and giveth joy, and gladness, and a long life.
 
Lamentations 3:21This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. 22It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.

 Psalms 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
 
Psalms 126:5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.  

Ecclesiasticus 28:2 Forgive thy neighbour the hurt that he hath done unto thee, so shall thy sins also be forgiven when thou prayest. 

 Psalms 90:14 - O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.

Psalms 5:3 - My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct [my prayer] unto thee, and will look up.

Praying with Authority

Matthew 28:¹⁸And Yashaya came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. ¹⁹Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: ²⁰Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.

 

  Luke 9:1 Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.2 And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick. 

noun: authority; noun: auth.; plural noun: authorities

1.

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

"he had absolute authority over his subordinates"

synonyms:

power, jurisdiction, command, control, charge, dominance, rule, sovereignty, supremacy; More

What makes you able to pray with authority?  When you study to show yourself approved and know who has your back because you are speaking what the scripture has already declared.Knowledge of the Laws that The Most High has put into place and the authority given to you through his son. That is what will help you to speak with authority. You cannot speak with authority about something you know nothing about.

   So if you are struggling with walking in your authority start in your home.  Stand against the wicked spirits that are trying to cause confusion or division. Rebuking them in Yashayas name! That will help you to stand when you face other situations in this world.  Knowing whom your enemy is and overcoming so that you can endure to the end!!!

John 8:³¹ Then said Yashaya to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed;³² And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Psalms 119:142“Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth.”

Isaiah 8:16“Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.”

Luke 10:¹⁷And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name. ¹⁸And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. ¹⁹Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ²⁰Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven. ²¹In that hour Yashaya rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.

 

Ecclesiasticus  10:¹⁹ They that fear the Lord are a sure seed, and they that love him an honourable plant: they that regard not the law are a dishonourable seed; they that transgress the commandments are a deceivable seed.²⁰ Among brethren he that is chief is honorable; so are they that fear the Lord in his eyes.²¹ The fear of the Lord goeth before the obtaining of authority: but roughness and pride is the losing thereof.²² Whether he be rich, noble, or poor, their glory is the fear of the Lord.