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Prayer is our pathway to the Lord. Sadly many are frustrated with prayer. People have many misconceptions about prayer. Therefore, they become disappointed and think to themselves , “ what’s the use of praying I get little or no results.” My dear friends, don’t give up on God or on prayer , the promises of God are real and what He has done for others , He will also do for you! Today we will see how and why prayers are answered or not answered. When we do it God’s way , we get his results.

Who can pray so that they will be heard ?
Ps 66:18 If I had not confessed the sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened. 19 But God did listen! He paid attention to my prayer. 20 Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw his unfailing love from me. NLT

God will not look upon any person favorably who has unconfessed sin in their life.
Hab 1:13 But you are pure and cannot stand the sight of evil. Will you wink at their treachery? NLT
Prov 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. NKJV
Prov 15:29 The Lord is far from the wicked, But He hears the prayer of the righteous. NKJV
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Prayer is our pathway to the Lord. Sadly many are frustrated with prayer. People have many misconceptions about prayer. Therefore, they become disappointed and think to themselves , “ what’s the use of praying I get little or no results.” My dear friends, don’t give up on God or on prayer , the promises of God are real and what He has done for others , He will also do for you! Today we will see how and why prayers are answered or not answered. When we do it God’s way , we get his results.

Prayer is based upon a personal relationship with the Lord.
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Definition: perseverance, persistence; forbearance, long suffering, endurance. In Bible usage: the ability to bear trials without grumbling; and complaining, and agitation, with perseverance. It is the ability of self-restraint, self-control, regardless of circumstances. In personal relationships is patience is forbearance.

The source of true patience.
Rom 15:5 Now may the God of patience and comfort grant you to be like minded toward one another, according to Christ Jesus,  NKJV
Christ the perfect example.
2 Thess 3: 5 Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into the patience of Christ.
Heb 12:12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
3 For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. 4 You have not yet resisted to bloodshed, striving against sin. NKJV
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Few Christians understand that they have an enemy of their soul. Liberal seminaries teach that there is no Devil, no demons, and there are no fallen angels. However, the Word of God teaches and warns all believers to be aware and on guard against attacks from these works of darkness. The Word of God promises us protection as long as we walk in the light as He is in the light and walk in love toward others.

Definition:  Webster Handy College Dictionary  pro tec’tion n. 1, act or effect of protecting; that which keeps safe.

Your Enemy
1 Peter 5:8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your Christian brothers and sisters all over the world are going through the same kind of suffering you are. NLT

Stay close to God !
Prov 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. NKJV
Ps 121:7 The Lord keeps you from all harm and watches over your life. 8 The Lord keeps watch over you as you come and go, both now and forever. NLT

My protector
Ps 18:2 The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. 3 I called on the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. NLT
2 Thess 3:3  But the Lord is faithful; he will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one. NLT
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Peace,  a word with several different meanings in the Old and New Testaments.

The Old Testament meaning of peace was completeness, soundness, and well-being of the total person. This peace was considered God-given, obtained by following the Law

Ps 119:165 Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. NKJV

Peace sometimes had a physical meaning, suggesting security
Ps 4:8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. NKJV
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The OT and NT both use the noun and verb form. Which means to : restore to union and friendship after estrangement. 2, adjust; settle. 3, bring to agreement. 4, make consistent. appease; harmonize, accord; compromise. The idea to keep in mind is that , man at  his natural state is sinful and sin separates man from God, in addition, God is the Righteous Judge or the One who, because of His Holy nature must judge sin. Mankind was in a very bad situation with God because we could not help ourselves, thank God he made a way for us to be reconciled to Him.

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There are few things that all people everywhere have in common. That one thing is pain and suffering. It is universal ,it knows no bounds . It even reaches to the throne of God. The lord and His angels are not exempt from it. Yet, there is a promise,    offering a time and a place when all pain and suffering will come to an end.

Where did pain and suffering come from and why?
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Joy is gladness of heart. This time of year is filled with the sounds of joy. Music announces the advent of Christmas. Traditional hymns, jingle bells, classics like “ White Christmas”. The familiar Salvation Army
volunteer ringing the bell and of course the panorama of food. And if that’s  not enough, the houses are lit up like Christmas Trees. Apart from the sadness of this world, the Word of God gives hope for much joy.

A future joy for His faithful people.
Matt 25:21 His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’  NKJV
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Definition : Modesty in self estimation; humbleness. meekness, lowliness, lowness; [self ]abasement; SUBMISSION , resignation; MODESTY . If we finish this year in the right attitude of heart, it is probable that we will be exalted in the coming year, it’s a spiritual law !

Humility is the opposite of pride, note this perfect illustration.
Luke 18:9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 10 “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself,’God, I thank You that I am not like other men — extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’ 13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’ 14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” NKJV
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As we finish 2008 and head into 2009, let’s go forth with a full assurance about our relationship with the Lord. In the world in which we live there are few guarantees. However, Jesus guaranteed his people and even unbelievers that certain things that are found in God’s word shall come to pass, ready or not , like it or not, believe it or not !

The word guarantee only appears 5 times in the NT. It was used exclusively in legal documents to indicate a bond or collateral. It means that the signer of the guarantee pledges his resources as security for the commitment that was made.
Heb 7:20 And it was not without an oath! Others became priests without any oath, 21 but he became a priest with an oath when God said to him:
The Lord has sworn
and will not change his mind:
‘You are a priest forever.’”
22 Because of this oath, Jesus has become the guarantee of a better covenant. NIV

In the original language there are other words with corresponding meanings which are translated Guarantee and Assurance. They indicate a deposit given as a guarantee that full payment will be made. In each of these passages the Holy Spirit , who has been given to believers, is presented as “a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession.”
2 Cor 1:19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by me and Silas and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in him it has always been “Yes.” 20 For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God. 21 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, 22 set his seal of ownership on us, and put his Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. NIV
2 Cor 5:5 Now it is God who has made us for this very purpose and has given us the Spirit as a deposit, guaranteeing what is to come. NIV
Eph 1:13 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, 14 who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession — to the praise of his glory. NIV
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