Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
Do Not Lose Heart
"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart" (Galatians 6:9, NKJV). This verse carries the connotation of somebody running a race, but halfway or two-thirds of the way, they quit because of exhaustion or pain.
Similarly, there are times when we want to draw back from the work God has entrusted into our hands because of pain or exhaustion. However, we are given an incredible promise. First is the admonition to not grow weary in doing good, for we will reap in the proper time or God's timing if we don't lose heart.
However, the question to ponder is why do people lose heart? Why do they quit? Those who know the redemption of Christ and have been given the Spirit of God know the truth of God's word. Our commission on this earth is not to live for ourselves. The purest expression of the Christian life is found in living for the benefit of others.
While on this journey, Jesus Christ promises to give us all that we need. He'll comfort us in times of sorrow, give us strength in times of weakness, and provide encouragement in times of discouragement. He will keep us running for a divine reason, to reach the lost because that is Christ's mission on earth.
Many lose heart because they have no vision for life in the future. Proverbs says, "Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he" (Proverbs 29:18, KJV). When we lose the vision of God for our future, it is inevitable that we will lose heart.
People lose heart when they fall into constant complaining. The psalmist writes, "I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed" (Psalm 77:3). Complaint is the opposite of faith. Our situation may be difficult, but we must learn not to complain because heaven is our eternal home.
There is no guarantee in God's Word that everything will be easy. There will be times of exhaustion and pain. Still, the Bible says, "We know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose" (Romans 8:28). Not some things, all things are still working together for good because of our love for God and because we are called according to his purpose.
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I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people -- for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:1-4
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