Pastor Chris shares a personal story of trusting God through prayer while facing financial pressure. This story highlights the importance of praying in Jesus’ name with confidence, trusting God’s timing, and believing in His provision even when answers seem delayed.
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Key Themes & Scriptures:
1. Praying with Confidence in Jesus' Name
- John 14:13-14 – "I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son."
- Matthew 7:7-8 – "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."
- Mark 11:24 – "Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours."
2. Trusting God’s Timing, Even When It Seems Late
- 1 John 5:14-15 – "If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."
- Philippians 4:6-7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
- 1 John 3:21-22 – "If our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from Him anything we ask."
3. Agreement in Prayer Brings Strength
- Matthew 18:19-20 – "If two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven."
- John 15:7 – "If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
4. God’s Faithfulness in Answering at the Last Minute
- The car didn’t sell right away, testing their patience and faith.
- Just before the deadline, a buyer arrived unexpectedly, cash in hand, proving God’s provision.
- God often waits until the last moment so that His power is undeniable and His name is glorified.
uotes:
- "Many times, you wait and wait, and then Jesus answers at the very last minute so you know it's Him."
- "God’s provision always comes at the right time, even if it’s not our time."
- "Prayer isn’t about convincing God to do something—it’s about aligning ourselves with His will."
- "When we stand in agreement with others and trust God’s promises, He moves in powerful ways."
Application:
- Pray with Confidence – Bring your needs to God with faith, knowing He hears you.
- Stand on God’s Word – Meditate on Scripture and claim His promises.
- Trust God’s Timing – Even when it seems too late, God is never late.
- Stay in Agreement – Pray with others in unity for His provision.
- Give Thanks in Advance – Thank God even before the answer comes.
This testimony is a reminder that God is never early, but He is never late. When you’ve done all you can, stand firm in faith, and trust that He will provide exactly what you need, right when you need it.
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