PRAY WITH LOVE

I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.(Romans 15:30 NIV)

“God only requires of His adult children, that their hearts be truly purified, and that they offer Him continually the wishes and vows that naturally spring from perfect love. For these desires, being the genuine fruits of love, are the most perfect prayers that can spring from it.” - John Wesley

When a mother prays for her child’s boo-boo to be healed, what motivates her? Love. When a grandmother cries out for her grandson to be saved, what drives her? Love. When Jesus walked up into the hills to pray all night, what motivated Him? His love for His Father. When a man prays for his wife to be healed of cancer, what is his motivation? Love. When Jesus stands in front of the throne room of heaven, petitioning the Father on your behalf, why does He do it? Because He loves you. When a pastor prays for the members of his congregation, what is his reason for praying? His love for people. When Jesus asked God to forgive those who crucified Him, what compelled Him? His love.

HOW TO RECEIVE THE GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Apostle Peter has given us a good instruction how one can receive the gift of the Holy Spirit -

Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off —for all whom the Lord our God will call.”

With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. (Acts 2:38-41)

From the above instruction, we know that to receive the gift of the Holy Spirit–

14 BENEFITS OF PRAYER

Saving Yourself Headache and Heartache

We talk about saving time as if we can pack it into a box for a rainy day. But no matter what we do, the minutes and hours tick by, unaltered by our efforts to change their pace. So, instead, we try to change ourselves. We batch tasks, schedule every moment, and caffeinate ourselves in an attempt to get to work a bit earlier and keep working a few minutes later. Still, time slips through our fingers, and only God knows the day and the hour when the race against time will end for us.

The Blessing of Work

Some are of the mistaken impression that work is God’s punishment, and some manual works certainly seemed like it. After all, Genesis 3:19 says, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (NIV). But that view forgets that before the fall, Adam and Eve’s job was to care for and tend the garden (Genesis 2:15)—not as punishment, but as the work God had given them. As much as we might sometimes complain about our jobs, it’s important to remember that work is a blessing.

God is the ultimate worker. Creating and sustaining are part of His nature:

The Blessing of Work

Some are of the mistaken impression that work is God’s punishment, and some manual works certainly seemed like it. After all, Genesis 3:19 says, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (NIV). But that view forgets that before the fall, Adam and Eve’s job was to care for and tend the garden (Genesis 2:15)—not as punishment, but as the work God had given them. As much as we might sometimes complain about our jobs, it’s important to remember that work is a blessing.

God is the ultimate worker. Creating and sustaining are part of His nature:

The Blessing of Work

Some are of the mistaken impression that work is God’s punishment, and some manual works certainly seemed like it. After all, Genesis 3:19 says, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (NIV). But that view forgets that before the fall, Adam and Eve’s job was to care for and tend the garden (Genesis 2:15)—not as punishment, but as the work God had given them. As much as we might sometimes complain about our jobs, it’s important to remember that work is a blessing.

God is the ultimate worker. Creating and sustaining are part of His nature:

The Blessing of Work

Some are of the mistaken impression that work is God’s punishment, and some manual works certainly seemed like it. After all, Genesis 3:19 says, “By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food” (NIV). But that view forgets that before the fall, Adam and Eve’s job was to care for and tend the garden (Genesis 2:15)—not as punishment, but as the work God had given them. As much as we might sometimes complain about our jobs, it’s important to remember that work is a blessing.

God is the ultimate worker. Creating and sustaining are part of His nature:

Pray With Confidence

Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has gone through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God...Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. ~Hebrews 4:14,16 (NIV)

Prayer should not be regarded “as a duty which must be performed, but rather as a privilege to be enjoyed, a rare delight that is always revealing some new beauty.” - E.M. Bounds

Imagine you are standing outside the biggest doors you have ever seen. Suddenly ten thousand trumpets blow. The golden doors slowly and majestically begin to swing open. Inside on the left and on the right are legions of angels standing at attention. Your ears hear a swelling symphony of worship. You lift your eyes and glance down the aisle. Far away, you see a gleaming dais made of a million jewels. On top sits the biggest chair you have ever seen. You are entering the throne room of God Almighty.

GOD BLESS HIS WORTHY PEOPLE

The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.- Psalm 29:11
God created man and woman. He blesses and helps men and women for reproducing children. So, all are the creation of God. But,all men and women are not what the Bible called 'the people of God' .According to the bible,'The people God' are those who believe in Him, Obey Him and received Jesus Christ for personal Lord and saviour.
Hope you are one of 'the people of God whom the Lord gives strength and blesses with peace'.
For which, receive Jesus Christ and obey Him. Read the Bible daily, atleast few verses ( at least 30 minutes in the shortest within 24x60 =1440 minutes.
Pray all the time, i.e. always pray. Live a prayerful life even when you do not say prayer. Then, God will bless you spiritually and physically as per your requirement to live a worthy life to be called God's  child.

GOD LOVES US AND WANTS US TO LOVE OTHERS

God loves and cares for you. He wants you to understand and respond His love for you. He wants you to enjoy His love and blessings.

 "This is real love — not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins" (1 John 4:10). 

God loves even the sinner and wants them to turn away from their sinful life and turn toward Him. He will forgive their sin if they turn to Him and accept His Son Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. He will help them to become good persons and healthy, wealthy persons physically as well as spiritually if they obey Him.

 "God loved the world (people)so much that He gave His one and only Son(Jesus Christ), so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).