Expressions of faith      

Bishop-Elect Dr. Monterey D. Lee, Sr.

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God,” Philippians 4:6.

God looks at how strong you are on the inside, as it comes to having faith in Him. When you have spiritual strength, it activates your spirit and connects you to the divine power and presence of God from within. It gives you the power you need to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. This is why you must have values, beliefs, and purpose in your life that demonstrate or explain who God is in you. Who is God in your life? What is being conveyed from you for the world to see that says God? What has God promised you that you are waiting to see come to pass? What are you still waiting on in your life that has the full manifestation of God’s blessing?

What do you need God to do in your life that you know He has promised you, and it’s His will?

Do you not know, have you not heard, what your God can do only if you come back, wait, and stop being in such a hurry for Him to move. We have to wait on God to do it with patience without getting angry or upset because of the delay. We cannot be impulsive or anxious for nothing. We must make requests be known to God, and let Him work it. You must make it known unto God and let Him fix it.

You must make it known unto God and let Him come through on your behalf. Be thankful that He’s working it out. You may ask the question, ‘When will God reveal His will to me? I know that the releasing of God’s will is His power, but when will God reveal His power to me? I’m not going to stop worshiping Him, praising Him, or living for Him. I just need to know when He is going to do it.’ 

God is looking for you to just wait, believe and trust Him. He is the only one who knows the right time to reveal it and to release the plans He has for you.

“Wait on the Lord and be of good courage. For they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint,” Psalm 27:14.

God knows what He wants for us. He has the blueprint for our lives all drawn up. He is putting seeds in the hearts of mankind, just like a gardener. He waters the seed so it can grow and be able to carry out His will. You just have to wait on Him!

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