"Pray and Seek My Face!"(2 Chronicles 7:14)

 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV)

“14 if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Pray is not an exception but an expectation.  God has called believers out of the darkness into the marvelous light to have a relationship with Himself.  This relationship calls for an active and vibrant prayer life.  Prayer must become just like breathing to a believer in Christ Jesus.  It is written, "17 pray continually,"(1 Thessalonians 5:17).  Other versions state, "pray without ceasing."

  

The Scripture above gives a conditional statement to God's people.  He expects humility, prayer, seeking Him, and turning from wicked ways.  There are some results that are imperative in this day and time.  God will hear and respond to answer prayers.  He will give forgiveness.  Another conditional statement is, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."(1 John 1:9)  The final outcome is a healed individual, family, community, nation, etc.

Challenge: Believers in Jesus let us pray, seeking our Heavenly Father, and receive His abundance of answers especially His grace, forgiveness, and purification.  Amen.

In His Service,

Pastor Catisha

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“Then Moses…Prayed to the Lord!”(Exodus 8:30)

“Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the Lord,”(Exodus 8:30)

God has given the awesome privilege to be in communication with Him.  Leaders of God from times past have been known to be men and women of great prayer.  To lead God’s people means to pray.   Pray and believe knowing that God will answer.  Moses was such a leader.  He talked with God face to face.  He prayed for God’s people and for their enemies.  God did what he asked of Him.(Exodus 8:31)

Jesus taught believers that prayer was essential.  He stated, “And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?  Will he keep putting them off?”(Luke 18:7) No, God will act and respond.  He will move mountains, challenges, and obstacles out of the way of His people.  He is faithful.  The Holy Bible exhorts us and states, “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”(1 Peter 5:7)

Challenge:  God is calling the Body of Christ to a deep commitment to prayer!  He is commanding that prayer increase personally and corporately.  Let us obey Him!  Glory belongs unto God!  Amen.

Your Biblical Coach,

Pastor Catisha

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"Your God...Has Given You Treasure!"(Genesis 43:23)

 23 “It’s all right,” he said. “Don’t be afraid. Your God, the God of your father, has given you treasure in your sacks; I received your silver.” Then he brought Simeon out to them.”(Genesis 43:23)

God has given believers’ treasures.  He has placed the Gospel message in our hearts to distribute to others.  He intends for us to be blessing and give the truth freely.  

The Holy Bible also states, "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."(Matthew 6:21)  Believers in Christ Jesus treasure everything of the Lord and heaven.  We are told to lay up treasures in heaven where no harm comes to them.  Treasures can be thought of as what is important.  Here is a short list of a Believers' treasure:

1. Salvation 
2. Freedom from sin and bondage
3. Winning other people to Christ Jesus
4. Help others in need with resources
5. Love and care of others (family, friends, enemies) especially with prayer.

This is not a conclusive list.  Please make your own to examine your thoughts on treasure.

Challenge:   Believers, your treasures are grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Let us share according to the measure of faith that has been given.  It is for the Father's glory!  Praise Him!  Amen.

Your Biblical Coach,

Pastor Catisha

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"Make You Fruitful and Increase!"(Genesis 28:3)

"May God almighty bless you and make you fruitful and increase your numbers until you become a community of peoples."(Genesis 28:3)

Yes, may God cause your light to shine believer in Christ Jesus until others join the body of Christ in faith.  Believers are to increase by growing spiritually mature.  Spiritual maturity is seen by the manifestation of the fruits of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5.  We should increase in hope, love, joy, peace, patience, and other holy characteristics to signify that Jesus controls our life.

This maturity also includes being a witness for Christ Jesus.  A witness tells of their experience with the truth.  The Holy Spirit utilizes the testimony to draw others to salvation in Jesus.  The book of Acts has testimony after testimony of how the Word of God spread plus the increase in believers in Christ.

Challenge:  Let us grow and mature in faith manifesting the fruits of the Holy Spirit.  Also, let our lives and testimony be utilized of God to draw others to Jesus.  Amen!

In His Service,


Your Biblical Coach,

Pastor Catisha
Seeds of Harvest Biblical Coaching