Faith, Blessing and Forgiveness

“Have faith in God.  23For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.  24Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them."                        Mark 11:22-6   NKJV

God doesn't respond to your need, He responds to your faith. We must eradicate any sign of doubt in our walk with Jesus because, doubt asks questions, faith makes declarations. As Oral Roberts used to say, 'Doubt and do without, with faith believe and receive.'

When we're really living in touch with the Lord and praying in the Spirit, we can have the assurance of answered prayer before the answer actually comes. Our lack of prayer surprises God because it is so powerful. We don't pray enough. To have a good relationship with Jesus, we must speak to Him on a regular basis. It would be very strange if you had a friend or were in a relationship and you didn't speak to that person very often. It's the same with your heavenly relationship. This is the greatest relationship that you will ever have so, talk to Him - listen to Him and enjoy His company. Check out what it says in 1 Thessalonians 5:17 'Pray with ceasing.' It couldn't be any clearer than that.

What you receive is directly connected to how you believe and what you expect. This is what faith is. You will receive what you expect to receive, so expect great things from the Lord. When Jesus said that mountains could be moved and cast into the sea, I doubt that He actually meant that. He was probably making a point that obstacles that get into the way,  can be told to move out of the way by the power of prayer. However, we know that nothing is impossible with Jesus. We should always expect great things from Him.

However, there are conditions to comply with: 'And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses. 26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses.' Mark 11:25-26

We must have a forgiving spirit. Any bad feelings towards another person, will negate our prayer. We expect God to forgive us and not hold a grudge at all. He in return commands us to do the same. Obedience is vital. Repentance and forgiveness is needed, otherwise it will block God's power.

It is so important to put this into action, no forgiveness or repentance will mean no blessing. We can take this as a warning because, when you think about it, if we refuse to forgive someone - totally, God will not forgive us. Food for thought!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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