James chapter 4 God is Able

Each of us is made up of body (flesh), mind (thought and intellect), and spirit (heart and inner core).   These three parts of our being come into conflict many times.  Inner battles arise as our flesh desires worldly pleasures and our re-born spirit desires to be obedient to God.  As we mature in Christ, the Holy Spirit within us empowers our inner spirit to become stronger. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that, “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think”.  He helps us to turn away from sin, double mindedness, gloom, and pride.  He enables us to turn to truth, kindness, love, peace, and joy.  James 4:7 tells us that we must submit to God and His will.  The Holy Spirit will empower us to resist our fleshly desires and the devil.  The Lord will quiet our internal war and strife.  The devil and evil desires will flee from us.  We must seek God’s Will, obey His Commandments, and be humble.  When we are seeking God’s Will before we pray, God shows us how we should pray.  He knows our motives.  He hears our prayers.  When our prayers ask that God be Glorified in the answer, we are not praying with selfish or self serving motives.  He answers our prayers when His will aligns with our needs and requests.  God is sovereign.  Christ is able.  His Grace is sufficient.  God is greater than all of our needs.  He is greater than all of our doubts.  I believe and trust God to direct me and give me strength in times of weakness, need, doubts, and trials.  I pray continuously.  I lift up prayers of praise and thanksgiving to my Lord and Savior in times of trial and in times of peace and joy.  God honors the praise of His people.  When I honor Him, He honors me.  He has been so very faithful in my life.  I remember His faithfulness.  These memories strengthen my faith for everything and everyone I am praying for today!