what God is saying

It was a normal Wednesday evening. Our church offers Bible study for youth and adults. I was leading our adults through the last section of Matthew 6 as God continued speaking to me about some of the greatest things going on in my heart.

He began something in me early in the week that is still going on. What I know is that there are several parts of what God has said that run deep. I am grateful for what God is doing. I am also still listening so I can respond.

It isn’t always easy to go the direction God leads, but it is always the right direction.

Here are a few of the verses that have come alive this week, and I will simply give you a few thoughts after the verses. But what I ask you to do is to read through and even pray through each verse. Maybe God has something for you as well.

James 5:16 NLT

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.

John 15:7-8 NLT

But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! 8 When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.

Matthew 6:33 NLT

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

The issue is remaining with God through prayer. Seek God daily, even each minute. May this be true of each of us … that we seek God and spend time with Him!

The help for hurricane victims continues and will even grow more. Many groups are helping with relief. Please pray and consider giving to help. Give through The Community Fellowship, Send Relief, our mission partner SBCV at https://www.sbcv.org/helene , Samaritan’s Purse or God’s Pit Crew.

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