Ask in Faith, Expect an Answer!
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1. Endure: Don’t lose heart. Keep praising God for His goodness. (James 1:1-4)
James encourages us to “consider it all joy” when we encounter trials that test our faith. That may sound difficult. But as we endure these trials, pressing on in faith and believing God has our best interests at heart, we will emerge from the experience “perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” Often, God allows us to go through difficult challenges because those very experiences shape us to receive the answer He has already prepared. Even in the midst of pain, if we can press on — praying, standing on His Word, believing His promises — we will see His goodness bring us to a better place.
2. Stop worrying: Ask God for wisdom concerning your situation. (James 1:5)
God gives wisdom to everyone who asks Him. He gives it generously. He doesn’t think any less of us for asking. In fact, He loves it when we come to Him with our concerns. But the catch is, we have to ask for wisdom to get it. Too many of us reason out problems and come up with solutions on our own — coming to God only as a last resort. God tells us in Jeremiah 33:3, “Call to Me, and I will answer you, and I will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.” If we come to Him as soon as we encounter difficulties, He promises to give us His perspective on our situation. He can show us ways to deal with our trials that may never have occurred to us.
3. Deal with doubt: Come to God in faith — and expect an answer! (James 1:6-8)
When you ask God for help, remember that He is faithful. When Jesus invited Peter to walk with Him on the water, Peter was able to do it — as long as he kept his eyes on Jesus and focused on his circumstances — looking at the waves around him and the water beneath him, he sank. When you ask God for help, focus on His Word and what He is speaking to your heart to believe for, rather than letting your faith be determined by your situation.
4 Remember: God is not limited by your circumstances. (James 1:9-11)
By the world’s standards, wealthy people have the greatest range of opportunities because they have the resources to make their dreams come true. They can afford the best the world has to offer, and can gain power and influence through their wealth. In contrast, God is not impressed by a person’s wealth, but rather by our willingness to believe Him and by obedience in what He has told us to do. If we are rich in faith, there are no limits to what God can accomplish through us!
5 Persevere: Keep your eyes on God, and thank Him for the victory! (James 1:12)
Through persevering in prayer in each trying situation, praising God and believing in His goodness, we will build the character we need in order to receive all that God has for us without being overwhelmed. And each situation we emerge from in triumph is a small picture of the victory that awaits all believers someday when we receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him!
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at 6:08 pm
yes, i believe that our God is able.. and i’m holding to your promises God, though facing hardship but i know in Gods perfect time he will grant my prayer. God is faithful to us… i love you God, thank you for always reminding me that you are always with me… Give me wisdom Lord to understand and obey your will..I’ll give back the glory, the honor in the name of Jesus!
at 4:28 pm
To GOD be the Glory… Thank you for all the blessings and Answered Prayers… I love you…
at 9:48 pm
Dear God,
Salamat sa lahat ng mga sitwasyon na nangyayari sa buhay ko.Kahit minsan hindi ko maintindihan ngunit ako ay nanatiling matapang upang makayanan ko lahat ng pagsubok sa buhay.Sa mga panalangin ko sa iyo Panginoon, ako ay hindi mo pinabayaan at binigyan mo ako ng lakas. Salamat dahil mas lalo akong nagtitiwala sa iyo dahil alam ko na may higit kang plano sa buhay ko.Tulungan mo ako sa lahat ng suliranin ko sa buhay at wag mo akong pababayaan. Salamat.
at 8:46 pm
Lord God,thank you po s naranasan kong kasagutan ngayon..Iniligtas mo po ako sa isang sitwasyon na maaaring maging dahilan ng di magandang resulta .Salamat Lord ginabayan mo ako at sinabi ko lang po ang katotohonan at ang aking kakayahan para makapag umpisa mkabayad ako ng obligasyon sana po magtuloy tuloy eto at maging maganda at umunlad ako s aking trabaho pr matapos ko po lahat ng obligasyon dpt kong tapusin at harapin.Salamat Lord Love u so much..
at 4:47 pm
amen.. this made my eyes teary .. i believe in You God . i have faith.. and that faith can move mountains..just like what i have read .. faith and prayer is invisible but both can make impossible things visible. to God be the Glory..
at 3:00 am
Amen! To God be the Glory! God bless you Eunice!
at 7:37 pm
The best will always be there for us if we keep our focus and faith in God. He will never leave us.
at 1:10 pm
Hi Marc, thank you for visiting our website and for your feedback also. That’s true, it says in His word,”Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith….(Hebrews 12:2). God Bless you more!
at 5:32 am
salamt po sa mga teachings na nababsa q dito, at sa pammagitan ng online program ng 700 club asia, marmi po kayong natutulungan at isa na po aq dun, khit di man linggo linggo nkkdalo ng church, meron po aqng napupnthan na site.sa 3 taon q na pong pamamlagi dito sa midle east, marmi na pong mga pagsubok na dmating sa buhay q at hanggang ngyn nkharap ulit aq sa iba na nmang pagsubok pero hnggang ngyn, di pa rin aq nwawalan ng pg asa dhil may pnnamplataya aq sa Diyos na sa tamang panahon, mapagtatgumpyan q rin ng laht ng ito.ang kulang po sa akin ay ang constant devotion and prayer q sa Lord, pero huminhingi aq sa knya palagi ng kptwaran kung hindi aq araw araw nag woworship at nag dadasal. slamat sa Lord sa patuloy na pag gabay sa aking pamilya, tunay ngang ikw ang aming panginoon sa aming buhay.kelangan po talga nting ituon ang ating paningin at pnanamplataya sa panginoon, sabayan po ntin ng ating mga gawa.huag po tayong magswa na pag aralan ang knyang mga salita at ptuloy po tyong sumunod sa knyang mga kautusan…binbalik q po laht ng papuri sa u panginoon..mabuhay ang 700 club organization.pagpalain po kayo ng lubos.
at 7:21 am
Glory to God! More blessings to you, Amy!
Psalm 34:8
“Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
at 11:52 pm
Pls.poh pki pray ang tiyo ko n c mabini tejolan .tulngan poh sna xa bmalik ang laks ng ktawan.paglingin nyo poh xa lord.salamat po.amen…
at 8:45 pm
amen . to GOD be all the glory..HE is so faithful in my life…pls pray for my son cris marlou mangubat that GOD will touch his heart and give him the courage to strive for his studies..thank you and GOD bless
at 6:08 am
thank you CBNasia for all the wonderful message from our LOrd God. Thank you dear God, thank you dear Lord Jesus Christ for not leaving me behind in time of troubles and trials in my life. I know you are always with me to guide me and keep us in good healths and thank you for all the blessings that my family, relatives , neighbors and friends are receiving. THank you so much and I love you
at 5:49 pm
To God be all the glory. Thanks Flor for reading this article. The Lord is good and His faithfulness continues through all the generations. We encourage you to call our Prayer Center number 8107717 / 8107176 anytime. God Bless you!
at 10:37 pm
Praise you God! Thank you for all the blessings and truly its true that God is faithful to us. He always keep His promise and give the answer of our prayer on time. All we can do is to have FAITH on HIM nothing more nothing less and everything we ask are possible.
at 10:16 am
Anne, thank you for visiting our page. You are right in saying that. Have faith in God always! God bless you!
at 8:05 pm
I watched “Tinig” (The Dulce Story) earlier today. That and this article has encouraged me a lot. My life was changed by a physical condition that started last year, which affected my finances negatively. I will put it all in God’s hands, ask in faith, and expect healing and provision. Please pray with me. Thank you very much.
at 8:16 pm
We agree with your prayer, Anna.
God will answer your prayer and show you great things that you never seen before.
Thank you for your feedbacks. God bless you.
at 10:55 pm
Lord, tulungan mo po si Pastor John Gay na mai-accept na po niya ako sa fb at bigyan mo siya ng wisdom sa pagpreach niya sa WithoutWalls Ministries at bigyan mo siya ng wisdom na kapag magkikita kami sa Alabang Town Center kapag magkakausap kami, maging totoo po yung mga sinasabi niya sa akin. Lord, dinadalangin ko rin po na gawin ninyo pong maayos at maganda ang relasyon namin ni Pastor John Gay bilang matalik na magkaibigan. Lord, tulungan mo rin po na mai-process na ni tito Ruel yung Business Visa at makapagshare na yung mga investors niya para makuha na po namin yung visa sa May or June para makapunta na po kami sa Australia sa June. Lord, alam ko po na lahat ng mga prayers ko dinidinig mo at sinasagot mo po. Salamat po ng Marami! *^_^*