GOD ANSWER'S PRAYER

I know not by what methods rare
  But this I know, God answer's prayer
His promise is true to all mankind
  Seek, and you shall truly find.

I know not if the blessing sought
  Will come in just the way I thought
But this I know, if it seems delayed
  It's for my own good, that it comes late.

So I play, and work, and pray
  Knowing that good is on it's way
I searched my heart for unknown sin
  And forgive everyone, both friends and kin.

So I leave my prayer with Him alone
  That's the lesson that I have learned
To trust in Christ who lives within
   Knowing the answer will be through Him.

LOVE

 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

 8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 

(1 Corinthians 13: 4-8 NIV)

Armor of God

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.

(Ephesians 6:10-20 NIV)

Blessed

• "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
• "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
• "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
• "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
• "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
• "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
• "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

          (Matthew 5.3-12 ESV)