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Posted by Dion Todd September 12th, 2024 3,149 Views 33 Comments
Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, "Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my border! May your hand be with me, and may you keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" God granted him that which he requested. 1 Chronicles 4:10 WEB.
We need balance in prayer. Some people are too ashamed of their past to ask God for anything. They feel that they have messed up so bad they are lucky to be saved at all. Others think God is the great Santa Claus in heaven or a pet to command. Their life centers around themselves instead of God.
Neither view is correct, and balance is one of the keys to a happy life. The enemy will always try to get you out of balance to hinder your prayers. Either you don't pray at all or pray for the wrong thing or with the wrong motive. James wrote:
"You don't have, because you don't ask. You ask, and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures" (James 4:3 WEB).
When you come to the Lord, your past is forgiven. You become a child of God with all the benefits and perks it brings. You are not a second-class citizen in His family, and you can sit at the table with everyone else like you belong there. There is nothing wrong with asking God to bless you, prosper you, and keep you safe, just as Jabez did.
If anyone on earth has a right to ask God for something, you do. "Sister Bertha Better-than-you" is not better than you. You are forgiven, and you can pray for the things you need. Jesus told us to pray: "Give us today our daily bread." So don't be afraid to ask God for the things you need. When Jabez asked Him, God granted his request. We need balance in our prayer life, but what if Jabez hadn't prayed? He may not have been as blessed as he was. So pray as Jabez did.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others. Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Note: Today is Thankful Thursday at the Ministry Events group! This event gives us an opportunity encourage each other by posting thoughts, moments, and prayers of gratitude for Him, His creation and all that He does in our lives. All our welcome! To join, just click on the group name and then the join link on the page that will follow. As always, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network.
Note: 😁 Refreshing Hope now has a YouTube channel for those who are over there: https://www.youtube.com/@RefreshingHope
Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others. Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
1 year ago
AMEN!
Lord I thank you for the many blessings you have granted me and my family. I ask that you continue to watch over me and my family. Keep us safe and prosperous. Guide me and keep us safe from the evil in this world. Amen ❤️
Post from Sylvia Todd
1 year ago
Good morning, y'all, thankful for all of you 💛🌻!
Comment from Dan Remley
1 year ago
That's so nice. We love you Sylvia and we are very thankful for you and pastor Dion ❤️
Comment from Lynn Brown
1 year ago
Good morning! I hope the AC install went well and y'all are cooled off!🙏
Post from Yvette York
1 year ago
Heavenly Father I Pray That You Continue To Help Me To Help Others Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Post from Wesley Paulus
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Marisa Jackson
1 year ago
🙏🙏❤️Amen🙏🙏❤️❤️!!
Post from Rachael Burke
1 year ago
Thank you Lord , Amen
Post from Susan Petho
1 year ago
Amen!
Post from Laura Manusa-silova
1 year ago
Amen! 🙌🌈🔥🙏
Post from LaDonne Lenzini
1 year ago
Thank you Lord, Amen.
Post from Debi Burton
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others. Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from David Krull
1 year ago
Amen Lord.
Post from Audry Reddy
1 year ago
Praise God!! ❤️
Post from Susan Quinn
1 year ago
Almighty Father, I pray for the strength of faith, mind, body and soul that I may do what You need me to do. I lay chain to Your truth and trust in Your plan for me. Help me so that I may help others. Amen.
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others. Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Ask and it shall be given, seek and ye shall find, knock and the door will be opened. Thank you Father for giving your son. Makes me want to sing, “ This is my story this is my song, praising my savior all the day long.”
Post from Mark Williams
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. . Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Years ago, the Prayer of Jabez was turned into a spiritual cash machine. What a nice, balanced retelling of the prayer from Pastor Dion. And what a nice prayer at the end of the post, one I can earnestly pray.
Post from Linda Clark
1 year ago
Amen
Amen!
Post from Wanda Pennington
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, I thank You for all Your blessings. I pray that You extend my borders and means to help others. Please give me the wisdom to manage my life, family, work, relationships, and time. Lead me, and never let me stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray and ask, Amen
Post from Gloria Nebarez
1 year ago
Amen
Post from Kevin J. Eck
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, teach me how to be a Blessing to others and to never stray from Your path. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Post from Bella Colliander
1 year ago
Heavenly Father, Lead me, and never let me stray from your path. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!🕊️
Post from Celeste Strenn
1 year ago
Amen🥰
Post from Laura Clark
1 year ago
Amen!!! A friend gave me a book The Prayer of Jabez more than 10 years ago. My first knowledge of this lovely prayer of a godly man who knew what it was like to be in need. Praise be to God. All glory to Him.
Post from Raju Williams
1 year ago
Amen.🙏🙏
Post from Dana Rozell
1 year ago
Amen!
Comment from Lynn Brown
2 days ago
Pastor, will you be able to add your music on there too?🙏
Comment from Debi Burton
3 days ago
✅
Comment from Schalk de Beer
4 days ago
Thank you, i joined ✝️🛐
Comment from Lynn Brown
4 days ago
Thank you Pastor Dion for another way to reach out to those who need to hear the Word!
Comment from Nell Neathery
4 days ago
Wow,,,that is fantastic and awesome news! I will defnitely go over there, since I can't go over there toward my home in the East! I would like to go much further than that: The Holy Land!