Go,In His Name
St. Augustine once said,
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.”
In regards to prayer, it seems as if lately God is holding up a mirror to our prayers and saying “Yes, you go….”
Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
This is how I feel God is responding to our prayers;
“Father, raise up godly leaders to positions of influence and help us through these corrupt and troubled times”
God is saying “Yes, you go and raise up godly leaders. Mothers and fathers teach your children. You have the ability to do this in my name.
Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
“Father, rescue the poor and the homeless”
God is saying “Yes, you go and rescue them. Create an environment where they can legitimately become part of the market place and be productive citizens earning there own living with dignity. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11 “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat”
Deuteronomy 25:15” Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.”
Matthew 7:12 “Therefore, whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them, because this summarizes the Law and the Prophets."
“Father, bring peace to a troubled people in the Middle East and throughout third world countries."
God is saying “Yes, you go and bring the peace I have given you to these nations and teach everyone my commandments.”
Matthew 28:19 “Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:20 “Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time."
“Father, rescue those who are being sold as slaves in the markets throughout the world”
God is saying “Yes, you go and rescue these people and bring the criminals before the court to stand trial and receive their punishment. You have the ability to do this in my name.
Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;”
Psalm 82:4 “Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows."
“Father, help us to protect the un-born and allow them to live fulfilling lives.”
God is saying “Yes, you go and protect the un-born. Create a culture of life that embraces all humanity as a sacred creation endowed by me with un-alienable rights. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations."
Psalm 139:16 “your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”
“Father, help us turn away from sin and protect our children from a violent and narcissistic culture.”
God is saying “Yes, you go and change your culture into a reflection of all that is good. Create beauty and embrace truth and excellence in all learning, redeem the arts and pursue godly knowledge and wisdom. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Philippians 4:8 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
1 Peter 2:12 “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is-what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.”
“Father, bring healing and comfort to those who are ill and hurting and need your touch”
God is saying “Yes, you go and bring comfort to them. Minister to their injury and sickness and pray with them and for them that they may know my presence and my healing power. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Hebrews 3:13 “On the contrary encourage one another, day after day, so long as To-day lasts, so that not one of you may be hardened through the deceitful character of sin.”
James 5:16 “Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
Acts 4:29-30 “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
“Father, help us to live godly lives to know your will and to do it”
God is saying “Yes, you go and live godly lives and be holy and teach others the same. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
2 Peter 1:3 “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.”
2 Peter 5:7 “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”
James 1:22 “But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”
Perhaps, God has been holding up a mirror all this time, waiting for us to move obediently in His name, with faith that in His name, our prayers offered up in His name, will be answered.
Philippians 4:13 “For I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.”
“Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you.”
In regards to prayer, it seems as if lately God is holding up a mirror to our prayers and saying “Yes, you go….”
Micah 6:8 “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13 “Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
This is how I feel God is responding to our prayers;
“Father, raise up godly leaders to positions of influence and help us through these corrupt and troubled times”
God is saying “Yes, you go and raise up godly leaders. Mothers and fathers teach your children. You have the ability to do this in my name.
Proverbs 22:6 “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.”
Ephesians 6:4 “Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.”
“Father, rescue the poor and the homeless”
God is saying “Yes, you go and rescue them. Create an environment where they can legitimately become part of the market place and be productive citizens earning there own living with dignity. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
1 Thessalonians 4:11 “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you”
2 Thessalonians 3:10 “Even while we were with you, we gave you this command: "Those unwilling to work will not get to eat”
Deuteronomy 25:15” Yes, always use honest weights and measures, so that you may enjoy a long life in the land the LORD your God is giving you.”
Matthew 7:12 “Therefore, whatever you want people to do for you, do the same for them, because this summarizes the Law and the Prophets."
“Father, bring peace to a troubled people in the Middle East and throughout third world countries."
God is saying “Yes, you go and bring the peace I have given you to these nations and teach everyone my commandments.”
Matthew 28:19 “Go you therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:”
Matthew 28:20 “Teach them to do everything I have commanded you. And remember that I am always with you until the end of time."
“Father, rescue those who are being sold as slaves in the markets throughout the world”
God is saying “Yes, you go and rescue these people and bring the criminals before the court to stand trial and receive their punishment. You have the ability to do this in my name.
Isaiah 61:1 “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, Because the LORD has anointed me To bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to captives And freedom to prisoners;”
Psalm 82:4 “Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”
Isaiah 1:17 “Learn to do good. Seek justice. Arrest oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows."
“Father, help us to protect the un-born and allow them to live fulfilling lives.”
God is saying “Yes, you go and protect the un-born. Create a culture of life that embraces all humanity as a sacred creation endowed by me with un-alienable rights. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Jeremiah 1:5 "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart for my holy purpose. I appointed you to be a prophet to the nations."
Psalm 139:16 “your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.”
Malachi 4:6 “And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.”
“Father, help us turn away from sin and protect our children from a violent and narcissistic culture.”
God is saying “Yes, you go and change your culture into a reflection of all that is good. Create beauty and embrace truth and excellence in all learning, redeem the arts and pursue godly knowledge and wisdom. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Philippians 4:8 “And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
1 Peter 2:12 “Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.”
Romans 12:2 “Do not be conformed to this world, but continually be transformed by the renewing of your minds so that you may be able to determine what God's will is-what is proper, pleasing, and perfect.”
“Father, bring healing and comfort to those who are ill and hurting and need your touch”
God is saying “Yes, you go and bring comfort to them. Minister to their injury and sickness and pray with them and for them that they may know my presence and my healing power. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
Hebrews 3:13 “On the contrary encourage one another, day after day, so long as To-day lasts, so that not one of you may be hardened through the deceitful character of sin.”
James 5:16 “Therefore, make it your habit to confess your sins to one another and to pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
Acts 4:29-30 “And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
“Father, help us to live godly lives to know your will and to do it”
God is saying “Yes, you go and live godly lives and be holy and teach others the same. You have the ability to do this in my name.”
2 Peter 1:3 “By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.”
2 Peter 5:7 “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”
James 1:22 “But don't just listen to God's word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”
Perhaps, God has been holding up a mirror all this time, waiting for us to move obediently in His name, with faith that in His name, our prayers offered up in His name, will be answered.
Philippians 4:13 “For I can do all things through Christ, who gives me strength.”
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