Re: POWER of PRAYER- No Matter Which Faith You Follow=GOD is With You
In His Righteousness
"For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes" (Romans 10:4, ESV).
Some things in your life need to be brought to an end. There is that sin, those patterns and habits, the struggles and problematic situations. All these leave us weary and worn out, and they need to be finished.
The Holy Spirit has planted a hunger in the heart of every man, woman, boy, and girl in the world today. A desire to live righteously and to do right. Even those who don't know Jesus carry within them a natural desire to live well, to love others, and to do their best.
Because of Satan and the pitfalls of sin, many fall short and become corrupt in their thinking. But deep within us, we all want victory over sin and to be cleansed. When we invite Christ to be Lord and Savior over everything we think and desire, the Holy Spirit begins working in us. He places in our hearts a deep longing and passion to live in holiness, purity, and righteousness before God.
In Romans 10:4, the word "righteousness" means being in right standing with God. It describes living with the right behavior, mindset, and emotions. It means taking things that are wrong and out of sync with God and aligning them with the Father's plans, purposes, and heart. The Bible calls this the pursuit of righteousness.
Now, what is this righteousness? Is it simply doing the right things? I would suggest not, because many people can do the right things with wrong motives. That is called a religious spirit, and today, many people are indwelt with that spirit. Outwardly, they function and do all the right things, but inwardly, they are dead men's bones.
The heart of what Paul teaches is that Christ has fulfilled the very purpose for which the law was given. Therefore, everyone who believes in him is made righteous and brought into right standing with God.
So allow Christ to bring an end to your striving and trust in his righteousness alone.
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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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