After reading Hebrews 11, I come to the realization that faith is having hope of what we prayed for even when we don’t see it. I also realize that this is something I need to work on during my spiritual journey with the Lord.
We need to believe and have faith in God’s works over our lives. This means we need to have now faith. In other words, we need to have faith that God will provide what’s necessary for us as soon as we prayed for it.
But what happens if we come to the realization that what we prayed for is not in God’s will for our lives? Do we respond with rejection or obedience? I have “now” faith that all of you choose to be obedient to God. Also, be thankful that God was so caring to not answer those prayers, but prepare you for a far more greater promise for you in your life.
That being said, I hope that you guys have faith in the Lord, even when when God may not answer right away. Put into remembrance of the many people who did show that now faith of the unseen: Abel, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, and much more. They all obeyed God and believed that God would fulfill the promises and blessings He made with them.
Say this prayer to talk to God and have faith in Him of the unseen:
Lord, we pray that we understand that through faith, the worlds were framed by the Word of God so that things that are seen were not made of things which do appear
Lord, we pray for now faith which is the substance of everything hoped for
Lord, we pray through our faith, we have a good reputation just as our elders
Lord, we pray that we uphold the same faith Abel had towards you by offering a better sacrifice than his brother Cain and exemplify his righteousness as well.
Oh Lord, let thus example of faith speak to us, in the name of Jesus
Oh Lord, we pray that we display the same faith as Enoch who was told he wouldn’t see death and was not found because he had his testimony that you pleased him
Lord, we pray we know that it is impossible to please you without faith and you come to those that believe you exist and diligently seek you
Lord, we pray that exemplify the same faith Noah had when receiving warnings from you and obeying you by building an Ark, where he became the heir of righteousness by his faith
Lord, we pray that we exemplify the same faith of Abraham where he was called to go to another land where he would then afterwards recieve inheritance and didn’t know where he would going
Lord, we pray that we live in places that have foundations built by you
Oh Lord, we pray that we exemplify the same faith Sara had when having the strength to conceive a child at her old age because she judged you faithful
Oh Lord, let us all die in faith like these people, not seeing the promises you made them, but being persuaded and embracing them and confessing that we are strangers of this earth
Oh Lord, we desire to see that better country that is heavenly and you are not ashamed to be called our God and has prepared us a city
Lord, we pray that we exemplify the same faith of Abraham who offered to sacrifice his son because he believed you would bring him back to life and
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith of Issac who blessed Jacob and Esau of things to come
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as Jacob, who was dying, and blessed and worshipped all of the sons of Joseph
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as Joseph, when he died and mentioned the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as Moses, when he was older and refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; choosing to suffer affliction with people of God than enjoy the pleasure of sin, suffering for Christ, not fearing the wrath of the King, and keeping the Passover
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as the harlot Rahab who didn’t die with those that didnt believed, when she had received the spies with peace.
Lord, let us exemplify the same faith as of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets who through faith ruled kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, and survived through violence, brutality, torture, mockings, imprisonment , and murder
Lord, we pray that through faith, you will provide better things for our future generation to come, in the name of Jesus
Amen.
See you next Monday!