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Peace be with you!

 

   You know that you are always in my prayers. Intercessory prayers are the most powerful of all prayers.  With all of the Communion of the Saints praying on our behalf, we always have the ear of God.

 

   With much prayer and study recently I have come to the belief that the 'name it and claim it' theology can be very discouraging and can cause people to fall away from seeking all through the love of God.

 

   Yes Scriptures tell us that whatever we need, God will provide. However, we must be careful to not judge ourselves and others when those needs are not met as we requested. God is God and whatever God decides to bless us with, in His time not ours, it is the blessing He promised. It might not be exactly what we prayed for, but it is what He decided to give. 

 

  We must be careful not to see our disappointments or not receiving exactly what we prayed for as a fault or failing on our part. Job was a devote and holy man who according to Scriptures did nothing to deserve what he was given, or should I say, taken away.  His faith never diminished. His life-style was not 'sinful' ... he was 'right' with God. His blessing came finally, not what he wanted but what he needed.

 

  We need to be careful thinking that if we name what we want or need ... and then claim it ... keeping a positive attitude, mind and spirit, we have the power to demand from God ... whatever God gives us we do not deserve it. But He does keep His promises ... but in His time and His amount.

 

  Keep your faith that God will provide, I am living proof of His promise keeping. But I also admit that at times I feel like I have more trouble and trials that I can handle. God always provides ... many times He has provided in ways I had never even thought of.  He knows better than me what I really need in life ... he knows how we will be stewards of His blessings and He knows what blessings can also be our route to displeasing Him. He knew all before we ever existed.

 

  Pray always ... make your needs known to God and your brothers & sisters. Listen and respond to the needs of others, openly giving what little you have ... and you will be rewarded ... 7x70.  Be patient yet do not despair. God knows already what we need and He will bless us in His time.  Suffering and struggles are part of life - as the sin of Adam & Eve made suffering and death our natural life ... and only upon our death will we be free for all eternity of pain, suffering, disappointment and needs.

 

  May the knowledge that the loving God to whom we seek in our prayers, send forth the Spirit so we can accept what we receive with humilty and always give the thanks to the Father, our Savior and Holy Spirit ... all the honor and the glory be His alone.

 

 

Father David Fronek +