You Prayed – Now what?
So many people are struggling these days, especially financially. Many have called out to God and have wondered why their prayers seem to go unanswered. While I believe there are many different and valid reasons why we go through struggles, I also believe that sometimes we need to get up off our knees and claim the victory promised to us, by stepping forward.
Surely there is a door that might open, if we come to stand before it and knock. Or maybe there is a window of opportunity just waiting for us, if we would but walk into the room and open it.
Perhaps we are standing at the wrong door, or looking through the wrong window. The possibilities are endless, and the task is daunting, but the responsibility of “knowing” what to do next, lies within us. Father God is more than likely waiting on us to make the next move so that He can make His. It’s all part of living in harmony – with God and with ourselves.
I came across this article last week, and thought I would offer it as one person’s view which might help us all to see things in a new perspective.
Get Something Done… Stop Praying
By Justin Lukasavige
Ever struggle with accomplishing something? You can call it procrastination, but on a large scale it could mean never opening the business of your dreams or reaching a goal in your life you have always wanted to obtain.
The common Christian sees an obstacle and says “I’ll pray about it.” You hear this in the church all the time, and many times the only thing missing is action. So, what is my advice to you? Stop praying.
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“But,” you claim, “doesn’t this advice go against everything the bible says?” The book of Exodus actually addresses this very situation. In fact, in chapter fourteen we see Moses leading his people out of Egypt when the enemy forces catch up and nearly overtake them. As they prayed through their grim situation the Lord says in verse fifteen, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the people to get moving!”
These people hit an impasse in their journey and praying simply was not enough. It was time for action!
What are you holding back from in your life that prayer has not resolved? Are you stuck in a career going no where? Are you drowning in debt and the only light you see in the tunnel is an oncoming train? What about that business you have always dreamed of starting? How is prayer helping you over come these obstacles?
Here is my advice. Pray that God gives you the wisdom and strength to turn your plans into action! When you have prayed all you can pray, then pray some more, but this time, DO something in your life!
Justin Lukasavige is a Personal & Business Coach and owner of Lukas Coaching. Visit www.lukascoaching.com/resources.htm for a ton of free tools to help you improve your health, finances, business, career & life!
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