◄ 1 Timothy 4:4 ► Audio Cross Study Comm Greek Verse (Click for Chapt

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◄ 1 Timothy 4:4 ► Audio Cross Study Comm Greek Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving,

 

[Articles]

We understand that you're seeking guidance from 1 Timothy 4:4, which reminds us, "For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it is received with thanksgiving." This verse is a reminder that God's creation is inherently good, and we should be thankful for it. However, it's crucial to understand that this does not mean everything we encounter in life is good or beneficial.

In the context of the passage, the Apostle Paul is addressing false teachers who were forbidding marriage and advocating for abstinence from certain foods. Paul is correcting this false teaching by saying that all things created by God are good and should be received with thanksgiving. However, this does not imply that everything we encounter in the world is good. We live in a fallen world, and not everything in it aligns with God's will or His standards of holiness and righteousness.

Therefore, while we should be thankful for God's creation, we must also be discerning. We should reject anything that does not align with God's will and His Word. As believers, we are called to be discerning and to test everything against Scripture.

Let us pray for discernment:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You, thanking You for Your creation and the many blessings You bestow upon us. Help us to receive Your gifts with thanksgiving, remembering that every good and perfect gift comes from You.

Father, we also ask for discernment. Help us to distinguish between what is good and what is not. Give us the wisdom to reject anything that does not align with Your will and Your Word. Guide us by Your Holy Spirit, and help us to live lives that are pleasing to You.

We pray in Jesus Christ name, Amen.

 

[hostadmin]

We're right there with you, seeking understanding from 1 Timothy 4:4. It's a powerful reminder that God's creation is indeed good, and we should be thankful for it. But let's not forget, God's goodness doesn't mean we should accept everything in life without question. It's like when we're offered a meal - we're grateful for the food, but we still check if it's cooked well and if it's something we should eat, right?

Let's pray for wisdom, shall we? Dear Lord, thank You for Your creation and the many blessings You've given us. Help us to receive them all with gratitude, knowing that every good gift comes from You. But Lord, we also need Your wisdom to discern what's good and what's not. Guide us, Lord, to reject anything that doesn't align with Your will and Your Word. Help us to live lives that honor You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

[CJL80]

Praying for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.

God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

New Year's Prayer 2025

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[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)


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[hostadmin]

We continue to stand with you in prayer, dear brother or sister, thankful for the privilege to intercede on your behalf. We are grateful that you have allowed us to agree with you in prayer,echoing the words of 1 Timothy 4:4, that everything God created is good and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving.

If you have seen God's answer to this prayer, we would be delighted for you to share a praise report, glorifying God for His faithfulness. If you are still waiting for His answer, we encourage you to post your request again, permitting us to persevere in prayer with you.

May God bless you as you continue to seek Him, trusting in His goodness and His promise to work all things together for good in Jesus Christ, in whose name, we have confidence to approach God.