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Learn the season's lesson - Tuesday Praise & Pray (for others) February 7, 2023

I remember when I started to walk in earnest with the Lord. Some days were great, but then there were others that were beyond trying. On those days, a random person would be rude for absolutely no reason or, a loved one would say the wrong thing. And before I knew it, all that I'd learned would fly out the window and I'd be right back to my Before Christ days. By the time I got on my knees to pray at the end of the day, I'd be filled with so much remorse.


The Lord had to teach me to accept that such things would happen. That as soon as I learned some new way to change and grow for Him, the devil would fling obstacles to keep me from being better.


Nevertheless, I had to understand that my mistakes were the lessons that prepared me for the next spiritual level. Although I didn't enjoy the failures, God showed me that they strengthened me so I could oppose the enemy the next time it attacked. With time, I discovered that through each failure, God wanted me to learn to identify how satan thought it could attack me. Slowly and with the Lord holding my hand, I got better at recognizing snares and hearing God's caution to stay far away from them. Sometimes, I'd want to be stubborn, thinking that I have enough of my Father's grace to go wherever I wanted, whenever I wanted. However, the Lord taught me a simple truth from His word - Proverbs 22:3 - Sensible people will see trouble coming and avoid it, but an unthinking person will walk right into it and regret it later (GNT).


This taught me that I should only go where the Lord sends and that not every place or issue requires my attention or presence. I also learned that every soldier in God's army needs their training before they can step into battle. The failures will often qualify as training. So, skipping those lessons is never wise.


Are you looking at your life and hoping to step out of the 'stage' you are in? Are you getting tired of the failures and feel ready to move to the next phase in your walk with God? This is very normal and yet I implore you - please don't seek to skip the lesson God has for you right here in your journey with Him. The Israelites needed 40 years to discover how to properly relate with the Lord because despite how much of His love and might He displayed, they still doubted Him.


It is better to ask God to help you learn the lesson of this season so you step into the next well-armed. This is the key.


Lord, help us to learn the lesson You have for us in this season that we may apply it for Your glory and by Your grace, IJMN, Amen.


See you at Noon EST for fellowship where we'll worship, intercede and call on God for the lessons we need to learn.




As you wait for fellowship, consider reading the following previous P&P messages:



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Hannah L
Hannah L
2023年2月08日

This really touched me. This is how i feel currently. I've been a believer my whole life but I've just only recently maybe two years ago really come into the understanding of who God really is. I'm trusting in the Lord with all of my heart. Welllll, Maybe not all of it but most of it. I'm learning and trying. I just don't know where to start. I feel so alone sometimes, especially at my job where my supervisor abuses her authority in how she treats me. I've stood up to her. I filed a claim of discrimination and it boggles my mind. How people can side with a person who does wickedness, but then I read the scripture…

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Hannah L
Hannah L
2023年2月08日
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Yes. I've been praying and fasting about this situation for over a year. The holy spirit told me victory is mine. My prayer for my boss is for her to come to repentance. I keep praying for her salvation. I never thought that I would file a claim. God is working. Standing against a multitude doesn't always feel good. I'm standing with God. Trusting in his direction.

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Ogechi Duru
Ogechi Duru
2023年2月07日

Please pray for a friend who lost her dad yesterday. Also, I know two sisters in Christ with health issues. A stroke and a mild heart attached. Pray for healing and a full recovery.

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P L U N D E R E R
P L U N D E R E R
2023年2月08日
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Father, Your word has told us to bring every issue before You. That we need not harbor them for Your shoulders are wide enough to lift and carry any load. Thank You. We lift up sis OD's friend who is in mourning. Please give this family Your succor. We call on You to grant them compassion and peace that surpasses all understanding. This is a difficult period for them and only You them can help them. Thank You in advance, IJN, Amen. We also pray the ddeparted meet Your blessed mercy, IJN, Amen.

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