Greetings,
1 Chronicles 4:10 "Jabez cried out to the 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."
Have you ever cried out to God? Have you ever asked Him for blessings? Have you ever petitioned Him for increase? An increase in finances, health, peace, children, joy, wisdom...? Have you ever implored Him to protect you and keep you from trouble because, let's face it, no one wants to willingly suffer?
If you have, then you are in great company!
Jabez was bold, to the point, and honest. Most importantly, Jabez knew His source. He knew the only One Who could answer Him, the only One with the resources, power, and willingness to respond, was the Almighty Creator of heaven and earth.
And how did God respond? "God granted his request."
God gave Jabez what he asked for, and this encourages me to pray!
PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are the source of everything we need in the life! Like Jabez, we cry out to You today and ask for blessings. We also ask that you would enlarge our territories. Yes, we want our businesses and jobs to prosper so we can bless our families and others, but we also want increase in wisdom so we can have better relationships and make better decisions. We also pray for Your mighty hand of protection over us and those we love. Thank You that You are willing to answer us just like You answered Jabez. In Jesus' name, AMEN.
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