JULY 16 Sat. Prayer Journal - Why Can't You Break Free?

JULY 16 Sat.

Why Can't You Break Free?

Exodus 3:18-20 / The elders of Israel will listen to you. Then you and the elders are to go to the king of Egypt and say to him, The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Let us take a three-day journey into the desert to offer sacrifices to the LORD our God.' (18)

Hymn #364 Sweet Hour of Prayer (Unified Hymn 482)

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Many hardships come because of people. However, those who are truly people of prayer discover God's plan within the hardships that they face. If not, people have to live within 90 percent of conflicts and 10 percent perseverance; however, many conflicts and scars get imprinted within that process. You end up receiving answers according to what gets imprinted and rooted in you. Also, without your consent, fruit bears based on them. In the end, you live within a fate that is unchangeable because your imprints and roots become a part of your nature. According to a book titled, In His Steps, it states that in whatever situation, you should ask the question, "What would God do?" In doing so, tremendous works will arise. However, why is it that people can't escape?

1. Because of Answers That Have Been Received
The Israelites were only pleased with the works that arose in Egypt and the Red Sea, the miracle of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battle against the Amorites, and the conquering of the hill country of Anak. They thought that David overcoming Goliath, the victory of the three young adults, Daniel surviving the night inside the den of lions, and the healings that Jesus performed on the sick were answers. However, those actually became the cause for Israel's fall. Answers mustn't be based on your standards. Therefore, you must break free from the Nephilim walk of faith.

2. Because of Motives
You tend to listen to sermons, think of the church, and pass judgment by being centered on "me." This, in fact, makes you a target of Satan's attacks. As a result, no matter how much you hear sermons, it has reached a point where you're unaware of the fact that your imprints, roots, and nature make you unable to go beyond "my things," "us," and "our things." If you're able to break free from them, you'll see the things of God. The 7 Remnants and the businesspeople who moved the age saw what belonged to God rather than what they possessed.

3. Because of Misunderstandings Regarding the Future
If you're realistically with God, you can see the future. The Bible states that in the last days the world will end through disasters. However, the Bible also states that the end will come after the Gospel has been proclaimed. That's why God commands you to proclaim the Gospel.(Matthew 24:1~14) Staking your life for the church and evangelism is the end. In the last days, sufferings(2 Timothy 3:1~13) and great confusion will come.(Revelation 12:1~9) That's why you're staking your life, giving devotion, and relaying the Gospel.

Starting today, you must devote yourself toward the direction of saving pastors and the Word; church officers and the field; and Remnants and associate pastors.

Dear God, as a person of prayer, help me find Your plan in everything and become a person of the Gospel to save people. Lead me to escape from being centered on answers, "me," "us," and the world. Rather, help me be a person of faith who stakes my life for the church and evangelism. In Jesus Christ's name, I pray. Amen.