Using the following verses:
Matthew 7:7
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.
2 Thes. 2:9-12
The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, [10] and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved. [11] Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so that they may believe what is false, [12] in order that all may be condemned who did not believe the truth but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
The story of Job where God permitted Job's children to be killed as a test to Job. We can only imagine how Job's wife took those events.
I believe those verses and stories tells us that if we want to know how to be saved God will ensure that we find the way. If we do not, God just may use us as a test for someone he is attempting to strengthen. The key is asking, seeking, knocking, and loving truth.
Items with bible support:
Using the prayers of the apostles etc as examples.
For others as long as it does not violate their free will. God opening their heart will not happen unless that individual wants to know.
Ourselves if we love truth.
God to send someone seeking the kingdom of God to us.
Being used as instruments for him to accomplish his will.
The contents of the Lord's prayer as the relate to us.
God's will to be done and for him to help us accept whatever it is. Since all things work together for good for those who love the Lord why wouldn't be go along with his will.
We know he wants everyone to be saved. So we know he has already provided whatever needs to be done in that area. So praying for people whom we are willing to teach is a bible supported subject.
Having the boldness to keep teaching in the face of persecution.
James says we should pray without doubting. If we do not find support in the bible how can we not doubt. During the miraculous times that woman who touched the edge of his robe, Jesus said your faith has made you whole or something to that affect. Maybe praying with that kind of faith brings success.
Praying for our leaders both in the church and in the state so that we can live peaceable lives not so we can go on vacations but so we can teach about Jesus. Jesus' church spread like wildfire during and after WWII and during times of persecution.
That's probably enough to let you find something to challenge. Whatever we pray for we should look to see if the Bible supports it.
Thanks, John Jenkins
865-803-8179 cell
Gatlinburg, TN
Email: jrjenki@gmail.com
Website: http://www.greenbriersolutions.com
Blog: http://littlepigeon.blogspot.com/
"Fix the Problem, Don't Affix Blame."
John G. Miller
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