Why you need to stop begging God!
Ima’ bout to get all fired up, my friends!
Are you ready for some FREEDOM??
In my late 20's and 30's I found myself begging God for things. Unfortunately there were a couple songs & teachings that encouraged begging God, so I did. I begged Him for healing, safety, revival, and the list goes on. One day I realized begging God was not in alignment with who He is or who I am. It is a twisted lie from the enemy. I hate that the enemy has lied to us about the need to beg God.
Begging casts a distorted view of God. It means we have to strive, implying helplessness. Begging conveys the image of God as though He is not kind, that He disregards our concerns and desires. Begging tells us we are at a loss of support in the hands of an unloving God, hoping He will help us.
This is not who God is. This is not who you are. I repeat, this is not who God is and this is not who you are. You are the beloved of God.
The book of Romans says "He who did not withhold Himself but gave Himself up (on the cross) for us all, how will He not also, freely give us all things?"
"You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him." (Matthew 7: 9-12, NLT)
Jesus said "and I will do whatever you ask in my name that is according to My will, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You can ask me for anything in My name & according to My will, and I will do it." (John 14:13,14 - mostly NIV)
James 1:5 tells us "If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." (NIV)
When we ask God for anything according to His will He will give it. Help is on its way! Be patient, as He aligns things to bring about these answers. You NEVER have to beg Him for help... He has open hands and an OPEN heart of CARE for you & your family.
You are not a victim with God. You are not helpless. God is love. He loves to help you. So please stop begging... get off that floor, dust off your knees, and stand with CONFIDENCE knowing He is going to come through for you.
He is your Defender.
He is your Helper.
He is your Provider.
He is your Healer.
He is your Strength.
He is your Counselor.
He is your Comfort.
He is your Joy.
He is EVERYTHING you need and AVAILABLE all-the-time.
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