Matt. 6-10 I believe that until Jesus kingdom comes that his will is not being done
today on this earth. We can see it everywhere! His will can only be accomplished through his people. THE HARVEST IS PLENTEOUS, THE LABORERS ARE FEW!!!
Karen: He's telling His followers not to be concerned about food, clothing things of the world, that the non-believers seek. Things needed will be provided: Seek ye first The Kingdom of God---. He is guiding me, them, us, You. Are We seeking our wants?
Jesus says towards the end of this passage " For these things The Gentiles seek" . Jesus is clearly not talking to The Gentiles here nor advising The Gentiles to live this way. So who is He guiding here. ? The Jews, Israelite's. ?
A discipline, amen brother heaven help us all to walk by the in dwelling Holy Ghosts! To Ana d you are correct loving all people is impossible in our own human strength that's why God gave us his Holy Ghost to perform this and all our Christian duties Acts 1:8 Ye shall receive power from on hight or heaven to be Jesus Christ's witness and also all our Christian duties. Glory be to God! Amen!
According to the book of Matthew 6, the Lord make it clear to all Christ believer, that is good to pray, is also good to ask from the Lord, but what mater here is the manner in which you pray, and the manner in which you ask.See for example, he said we should not pray while standing,and when asking, we should not repeat it for him fro He knows are need before we ask.
I believe Jesus was telling us how to pray , not saying repeat word for word every pray . I do believe we should always start with praising God and always for sure end with in Jesus name I pray . The only way to God is through Jesus so we should .
At ball games and such if I pray along I end with in Jesus name . They started closing by saying in his name we pray . Who’s name ? are they ashamed
Dear Sister Thelma; It is a comfort like healing balm to read good words like yours! While so many times I am compelled to answer, reprove, rebuke and correct, many misled and obstinate who have set themselves to oppose and contradict the truth of the Glad Tidings; the good and wholesome words of the Saints are like cold waters to a thirsty soul, and so timely! The LORD bless and keep you!
Jot; Just in case there are actually multitudes of sincere Believers with good and honest hearts; who really do think deeply about WHAT they pray; don't you think it might be a "little" arrogant to presume that praying the "Our Father" is heathen repetition? Leading the Assembly in prayer of the very words of our Lord is a good thing! Maybe you need to start praying, instead of attacking prayer.
Verse 7: "when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do" - Then in verses 10 to 13 he gives an EXAMPLE of a righteous prayer..
Certain denominations then REPEAT the EXAMPLE word for word for CENTURIES taking Jesus' words literally! Such a contradiction. And since when was the savior EVER literal?! His entire gospel was told in metaphors.
Our prayers should be unique and from the heart.
Verse 22 and 23: Remarkable! Here Jesus is saying we're either 100% full of light and righteousness or 100% full of evilness and darkness. There's no such thing as partly good and partly bad, partly righteous and partly wicked. The only way to be full of light is to believe in Jesus cause He is the light of the world. All who believe in Jesus are full of light, all who don't are full of darkness.
Ana d..it is sometimes hard to love people, and if our standing in Heaven was decided by what we do, and think, we would all surely fail, the Kingdom of Heaven will be yours, not because of yourself, but because of Christ alone, ..let no man boast that he is able to earn Heaven, none are able. Believe in Him with your heart, and be saved. Jesus said many times "Do not be afraid".
Ana d, no doubt every time someone reads your post they will say a prayer for you! We should all be as burdened as you are. In fact, your burden makes me think that you are going to be okay. Blessings my friend!
V. 33. Wife and I are retired. When we need extra money the Lord provides. Last few months, spirit of saving money has been on me. When the amount reached $4000, the saving spirit left me. Very noticeable, the departing. The Lord always supplies. Don't know what the needs will be but I know He has supplied to take care of it. Jesus never disappoints but feeds us and clothes us. Praise His Name!!!
We who are Saved by The Blood of The Lamb,are The only Light this World will see. Our Mission:Tell whosoever The Way of Salvation. Help them with whatever,whenever,possible and Right. The debt is paid by His Blood. We are Washed,Baptized with His Spirit, We are completely Changed.---I say unto you he that believeth on me,the works that I do shall he do also--- John 14:12. We are on The Same Mission
To follow Jesus is to deny yourself all of your lifelong vanity to preserve your way of life, which all previous generations who came before have prescribed for us. As Jesus has depended on God for his sustenance, can we do the same? Our mission isn't the same as his. We are called to turn from the wickedness of this world in this time and place and to decry hypocrisy in high places. Peace.
The Lord's Prayer teaches us not to be selfish in our prayers,i.e making a prayer that is too much self centered without giving praise to God for his glory.
today on this earth. We can see it everywhere! His will can only be accomplished through his people. THE HARVEST IS PLENTEOUS, THE LABORERS ARE FEW!!!
I believe Jesus was telling us how to pray , not saying repeat word for word every pray . I do believe we should always start with praising God and always for sure end with in Jesus name I pray . The only way to God is through Jesus so we should .
At ball games and such if I pray along I end with in Jesus name . They started closing by saying in his name we pray . Who’s name ? are they ashamed
Certain denominations then REPEAT the EXAMPLE word for word for CENTURIES taking Jesus' words literally! Such a contradiction. And since when was the savior EVER literal?! His entire gospel was told in metaphors.
Our prayers should be unique and from the heart.