Hindrances to Prayer 561

Surfing with Jesus

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.
56102152009

Hindrances to Prayer

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

When prayers are not answered, you should examine yourself in the light of God’s Word. If you find anything not pleasing to God, confess it believing God for forgiveness that your prayers may be answered.

1Peter 3:7 “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honor unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”

Preacher, have you ever had words with your wife or family on the way to church and then try to preach? An unharmonious relationship with your family will hinder your prayers. Of course this is true for anyone.

James 4:3 “Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts” Selfishness will hinder prayer and keep you from having fellowship with God.

Matthew 5:22-24

²²But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

²³Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee;

²⁴Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift.

An unforgiving spirit will hinder prayer. Many Christians go without answers to prayer because they have wronged others; or have been wronged, and failed to humble themselves and seek reconciliation. Don’t hang on to it let it go and open up that clear channel to the Lord.

Unbelief will hinder prayer. God looks for us to come to him with faith and believe him for what we have need of.

Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

And finally, if you have known sin in your heart it will hinder your prayers. So, when you pray, go to Jesus in all humility. Ask Him to reveal anything in your life that is not pleasing to Him. Then, judge it; confess it; calling it by name; and forsake it. Pray in all simplicity and earnestness, believing, and God will hear and answer. We have an awesome God who waits for our call.

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word.
But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 “If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.”

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What Is Your Vision #560

Surfing with Jesus Ministries

Pastor Gene A. Dasher Sr.

#56002092009

gene@SurfingwithJesus.com

What Is Your Vision?

Proverbs 29:18 "Where there is no vision, the people perish..."

In order for both nations and individuals to function well, people must know God's ways and keep his rules. In order to have a good vision we must focus on God and His ways.

Yesterday I ask my congregation about their vision for themselves and our church. I ask them to write it down and think about 10 years, 5 years, 3 years, and today.

Many people have dreams and many have a vision of just what this or that should be but few take the time to write down what they are going to do to fulfill that vision.

I ask each one to write down 5 things for both themselves and their church and then to write what they are willing to do to see their vision becomes a reality.

Perhaps it would be good for you to take time to do the same. You may be amazed at how many ideas you have and how little you are willing to do to fulfill them.

I laugh sometimes when people have a vision for so many things to be done but desire is for someone else to do it. Perhaps the ole saying “put your money where your mouth is” could apply here. In other words get alone with God and see what he wants YOU to do to fulfill the vision he gives you.

Proverbs 29:20? Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him?

We used to take $100.00 mission pledges each year and most families you could bank on them having bake sales, yard sales etc. to fulfill their vision. Then, we had one family that would be the first to jump up and pledge but you never counted on it because they never did the work necessary to complete their vision.

What is in your heart today, what visions do you have? Now, what are you willing to do to see these take place?

Ecclesiastes 9:10 “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.”

Remember:

If you have missed knowing me, you have missed nothing. If you have missed some of my emails, you have missed a laugh or an uplifting word. But, if you have missed knowing my LORD and SAVIOR, JESUS CHRIST, you have missed everything in the world.

1John 1:9 If we confess our sins he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Send prayer request to: gene@SurfingwithJesus.com.

Web Site: http://SurfingwithJesus.Blogspot.com/