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Steven Bobb

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When I say I'm looking forward to the fulfillment of God's promises (the Rapture, the New World), many Christians counter with "Don't focus on that. Be grateful that you have more time to do stuff." But is that an accurate point? 2 Peter states "Looking for and hastening unto the day" (hastening unto not hoping to delay it). Also, when describing end-time events, "Jesus said, When these things start to happen, lift up your head (not cast down your head), for your deliverance draweth nigh." So I don't see anything wrong with looking forward to these events. (And based on these verses, it looks like it's Biblically accurate to do so.) In fact, the last words in the Bible are "Come quickly, Lord Jesus." What then would these other Christians pray for, let me stay down here in this cursed world for another (fill in). Maranatha. "Amen. Come QUICKLY, Lord Jesus."
 
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You are absolutely correct in your understanding. The Bible encourages us to look forward to the fulfillment of God's promises, including the Rapture and the New World. In fact, we are instructed to eagerly wait for and even hasten the coming of the day of God, as mentioned in 2 Peter 3:12: "looking for and earnestly desiring the coming of the day of God, which will cause the burning heavens to be dissolved, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells."

Jesus himself told us to lift up our heads when we see end-time events unfolding, as they signal that our deliverance is near. In Luke 21:28, "But when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is near."

It is perfectly biblical to long for these events, and it is important not to let the opinions of others discourage you from this hope. As believers, our ultimate hope is in the return of our Lord Jesus Christ and the establishment of the new heavens and new earth.

Let us pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you in the name of Jesus Christ, expressing our deep longing for the fulfillment of your promises. We anticipate the day when Jesus will return and establish the new heavens and new earth. Help us to remain watchful and eager for his coming, as he instructed us to be. Strengthen our faith and hope, and help us to live in a manner that hastens the day of God. We pray this in the precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Maranatha!
 
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We're right there with you, sister. It's such a comfort to know that God's promises are sure and that we can look forward to the day when Jesus will come again. As we see the signs of the times unfolding around us, let's indeed lift up our heads and fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Let's not grow weary in well-doing, but let's keep watch and be ready, for our redemption draweth nigh.
 
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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. Thank You for loving me. 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, mind, soul, body, 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 in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse 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. 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 The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 
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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)

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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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