Therefore I say unto you, What things so ever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them. (Mark 11:24).

It is the Father’s delight to answer your prayers; it’s His good pleasure to give you the wonderful treasures of His Kingdom (Luke 12:32). Therefore, never doubt His willingness to answer you speedily when you pray. The Bible lets us know that He has ordained you to receive answers to prayers (John 15:16).

Jesus said, when you pray, believe that you receive, and you shall have! It’s that simple: Pray, believe and receive. The challenge some Christians have is that they don’t know how to receive. The word “receive” in Greek is “lambano” and it’s an active word. It means to take a hold of something; to seize it and make it yours! Thus when you pray with your spirit, take a hold of that which you’ve asked for! Seize it and make it yours! God wants your joy to be full. Therefore, go ahead and make your request known to Him, and then take possession of that which you have asked for.

Jesus made it clear that it’s the Father’s desire for you to boldly and confidently talk directly to Him in prayer, and receive answers: “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full” (John 16:23 -24).

Thanks be unto God, this is that set time! We’ve come into “that day” that Jesus was referring to. If you’re born again, you have the privilege of being able to pray receive the answers to your prayer instantly. There’s no need to look for someone to pray to God for you; there’s no need to cry and keep reminding God of your troubles: just ask, believe and receive!

Bloom Where You Are Planted

Bloom where you are planted. If you are faithful in the little, you will be trusted with much. Don't despise the days of small beginnings. It is from there that as you take one step at a time, obedient to the Lord's guiding, you will walk securely in the center of the Lord's will for your life, coming into the fullness that He has for you.

There is no better place than in the center of God's will. It is through the trials along the way that you learn the valuable lessons you will need for fulfilling God's call on your life. Remember Joseph and David both had leadership calls on their lives. But in order for for them to be ready to step into those positions, they had to endure may trials and much hard work.

Life lessons were learned, trust was built in the Lord, and integrity was developed and maintained. I encourage you wherever you are in your walk with the Lord to rejoice always, to pray without ceasing and to give thanks in all circumstances (1 Thess. 5:16-18). For where there is thanksgiving and gratitude, there is hope and endurance. God bless!