The Prayer of Jabez

Have you ever felt down and uncertain? It could be work, health, upcoming project, business transaction, love, financial status or future. All of us even the wealthiest and the most successful person is not immune to this problem. Sometimes we ignore it by simply not minding that it exists, but it keeps coming back unless it's resolved.

Just today I am worried about my business transaction and while I was calling God's name and asking His help, a thought about the prayer of Jabez crossed my mind. I searched it through the internet and I found out this short story about him:

 The prayer of Jabez is found in a historical note within a genealogy: “Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, ‘I gave birth to him in pain.’ Jabez cried out to God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request” (1 Chronicles 4:9-10). 

Jabez was a prayerful man and His faith in God is extraordinary. There are also other bible characters whose prayers are powerful and God granted their prayers too. For Jabez his way of delivering his prayer is different from others.

After breezing through it, it gave me confidence to ask God and command Him to bless me, to prosper me, to keep me safe and free me from pain. It slowly helped me ease my worries that God is there for us. For He will grant our petitions. Start praying like the prayer of Jabez declaring to God everything and asking Him for prosperity each day of your life.

As Lenten seasons approaches let us not forget to thank God for all that He has done for us. First we should thank God for our savior Jesus Christ who died for our sins. Rejoice because we have a living God. Develop an intimate relationship with Him through receiving Him as your personal Lord and Savior. Nothing can make you feel better than the assurance that you are truly a child of God. Lastly read His words daily. Sing songs that will glorify Him. You will be amazed by His character. Pray spontaneously and release everything to Him. 

Real prayer—the kind of prayer Jesus mentioned and modeled—is realistic, spontaneous, down-to-earth communication with the living Lord that results in a relief of personal anxiety and a calm assurance that our God is in full control of our circumstances. By Charles Swindoll

                                                        

Try checking some of the links that I love to read: 

http://www.insight.org/ 

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/family-talk/read/devotionals/daily-devotions-for-parents-by-dr-james-dobson/dr-dobsons-parenting-devotional-mar-13-11667001.html

http://www.oneplace.com/devotionals/

http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/wisdom-for-the-heart/read/devotionals/a-wisdom-retreat-with-stephen-davey/a-wisdom-retreat-mar-13-11632451.html