Prayers That Activate Blessings

following other gods, which you have not known.

—Deuteronomy 11:26-28, NIV

OBEDIENCE AS A SIGN OF TRUE FAITH

We are exercising our confession of faith and commitment of love to God when we choose to obey Him. (See 1 John 5:2-3.) If we only say with our mouth that we believe in God yet do nothing of what He tells us, we are no different from the devils and demons who tremble and believe (James 2:17-19). Active faith is what breeds the perfect environment for the supernatural blessing of God. When you have an active faith, you can receive supernatural healing, deliverance, divine warnings of danger up ahead, provision, and protection. Your active faith allows you to stay connected to and abiding in the vine. Psalm 91 is a perfect example of one who is walking in the blessing of obedience. Your obedience to God's direction and instruction for your life says that you trust and believe that He knows what's best for you, that you honor your commitment to follow Him, and that you understand that your perspective on overcoming life's challenges are limited. Anything less than obedience is just lip service. In order to receive the blessing of God, you must demonstrate that He is Lord of your life. Obedience is the testing ground that proves that. He wants you to be His, and He wants to be yours. He has life for you, but you have to give your broken-down life back to Him and follow His plan for success, prosperity, and peace.

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