Talking To God - mike fitzpatrick, michael fitzpatrick, mike fitzpatrick, mike fitzpatrick (life books to read TXT) 📗

even Sarah herself received ability to conceive, even beyond the proper time of life, since she considered Him faithful who had promised.

 

Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face.

 

30. Psalm 34:17 The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles.

 

 

Bonus: Our faith will grow by removing fear from our lives, stepping out of our comfort zone, getting to know God more in prayer, and spending time with God in His Word.

 

Romans 10:17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

 

Renewing our mind is something we should all do daily! Each day comes with its own worries so prepare yourself every morning to overcome those obstacles! In addition to renewing your mind, we should all be examining ourselves. A clear indicator is the fruit that you’re bearing. Is it good fruit or bad? In that, ask God to reveal to you what areas we need to surrender or re-surrender.

 

Communicating with God is SO important. Communication is key in every relationship, yes, even with the Lord. Just look at 1 John 5:14 above and look at how that verse ends… “He hears US.” How incredible is it that the God of the universe listens to us! I love that God encourages transparency, He wants to know your thoughts and feelings. Just as a father is open with his children, God cares and comforts. Through prayer, I’ve been able to break down so many walls of insecurities. I encourage you to open up to Him and express yourself the same way you’d express yourself with your best friend.

 

 

 

Write down what/who you are in Christ.

TRUST! Where does your trust lie? Is your trust in God unconditional or conditional? In today’s society, self-reliance is something major and yeah, it’s easier, but once you realize that what God offers is so much better than what this world offers, your whole perspective changes. There is such security in Him and His promises for our lives. True faith and trust comes from knowing the God you serve.

 

I may not know the reason as to why each individual is insecure but I do know that those insecurities are lies from the devil to keep you bound. It’s such a limitation when God made you in His likeness. Galatians 5:22-23 tells us about the fruit of the Spirit being love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control and those are all characteristics we need to possess.

 

 

 

Find security in Jesus. Allow His supernatural love to transform every aspect of your life. Change your reliance from the things of this world to Him.

 

 

build up your inner man through gods word its liberating.

 

One word in Christianity that is not emphasized enough is perseverance. It is not those who at one time in their life prayed a prayer to accept Christ and later fall away who will enter God’s Kingdom. A true child of God will persevere in faith in Christ and it is these people who will enter Heaven

 

Scripture makes it clear that God lives inside of believers and He will work in your life until the end.

 

God will use trials that happen in your life for good. While doing God’s will He will hold you up. Fix your eyes on Christ, not the world nor your problems.

 

You will not get through your walk of faith without prayer. Jesus gave us parables to teach us that we should not stop knocking on God’s door.

 

 

We should not lose hope. We’ve all been there praying for weeks, months, and even years for something.

 

Perseverance in prayer shows seriousness. I’ve seen God answer prayers in a matter of days and for some He answered a couple of years down the road. God is doing a good work in us that we don’t see. Are you willing to wrestle with God?

 

 

God answers at the best time and in the best way. We should not only persist in prayers during trials, but also when everything is going good. We should be prayer warriors praying for our families, ways to advance God’s kingdom, guidance, daily strength, help, giving thanks, etc. Remain steadfast! Perseverance builds character and a closer relationship with the Lord.

 

Things we need to persevere in.

Faith in Christ

Witnessing to others

Prayer

The Christian lifestyle

Suffering

Quotes

 

“Prayer is the acid test of the inner man’s strength. A strong spirit is capable of praying much and praying with all perseverance until the answer comes. A weak one grows weary and fainthearted in the maintenance of praying.” Watchman Nee

“Our motto must continue to be perseverance. And ultimately I trust the Almighty will crown our efforts with success.” William Wilberforce

“By perseverance the snail reached the ark.” Charles Spurgeon

 

 

2 Peter 1:5-7 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.

 

 

1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.

 

 

2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.

Focus on Christ and the eternal prize.

Hebrews 12:1-3 Since we are surrounded by so many examples of faith, we must get rid of everything that slows us down, especially sin that distracts us. We must run the race that lies ahead of us and never give up. We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne. Think about Jesus, who endured opposition from sinners, so that you don’t become tired and give up

 

 

 

 

Philippians 3:14 I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.

 

Driving through the storm!

James 1:2-5 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, because you know that these troubles test your faith, and this will give you patience. Let your patience show itself perfectly in what you do. Then you will be perfect and complete and will have everything you need. But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.

 

Romans 5:2-4 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.

 

 

 

1 Peter 5:10-11 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. All power to him forever! Amen.

 

 

James 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

 

We must continue in prayer.

 

seek his face daily ,

Luke 11:5-9 Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him, A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat. And suppose he calls out from his bedroom, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is locked for the night, and my family and I are all in bed. I can’t help you.’ But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if youkeep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence. “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.

 

Romans 12:12 Be happy in your confidence, be patient in trouble, and pray continually.

. Acts 1:14 They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.

 

 

 

 

Do not grow weary!

Galatians 6:9-10 So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone–especially to those in the family of faith.

 

Thessalonians 3:13 But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.

 

 

Be strong in the Lord.

 

2 Chronicles 15:7 Be ye strong, therefore, and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.

 

 

Joshua 1:9 9 See that I command thee to be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed; for I, the LORD thy God, am with thee wherever thou goest.

1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.

 

Psalm 23:4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

 

 

Job 17:9 The righteous keep moving forward, and those with clean hands become stronger and stronger.

 

1 Corinthians 13:7 Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.

 

 

Lamentations 3:25-26 The Lord is good to those who depend on him, to those who search for him. So it is good to wait quietly for salvation from the Lord.

 

 

 

 

James 4:10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.

 

examples.

2 Thessalonians 1:2-4 Grace and peace to you from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. We ought always to thank God for you, brothers and sisters, and rightly so, because your faith is growing more and more, and the love all of you have for one another is increasing. Therefore, among God’s churches we boast about your perseverance and faith in all the persecutions and trials you are enduring.

 

Revelation 2:2-3 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.

 

 

 

James 5:11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.

 

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.

 

Many true Christians ask, “why am I not growing? Why is God not working in my life?”

 

Who says that you are not growing? Who says that God is not working in your life? I believe the fact that you ask this question shows that you are growing. You might not see it, but you are growing.

 

Don’t you see, the simple fact that you think that you are not growing because you struggle with sin shows that you are growing. The fact that you care about this matter and it burdens you means something. In the beginning did it matter to you? Don’t judge your spiritual condition by the zeal you once had and the extreme closeness you