1 Corinthians 3:7 (NKJV) 7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who gives the increase.
It’s always all about God.
Many times we can make the mistake of thinking that things are about us, or about what we want or what we think should happen.
We mistakenly pray for God to change a person, based on what we perceive to be “wrong” with them. Our concern and our prayers may be well-intentioned and even partially correct in their perception.
But, ultimately, God is the only One who can draw someone to Him, the only One who can bring true change to a person’s heart and the only One who can produce fruit in someone’s life.
So when we pray for people, we need to make sure that we’re not naming their “sin” and asking God to show them how wrong they are. But, instead, we need to pray that God will touch their heart and draw them to Himself.
It’s there, close to God, where we find life-changing conviction and the power to overcome sin in our lives. Not through rhetoric, debate or harsh words.
Love overcomes all things.
Proverbs 10:12 (NKJV) 12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
John 13:34-35 (NKJV) 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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