When you take time to pray, does God give you something of Himself? Well, let's answer this question with scriptures from the Bible. "The Lord is close to all who call on Him, yes, to all who call on him in truth" (Psalm 145:13). For all Christian believers who serve the Lord with an upright heart, the Lord's presence comes when they seek Him in prayer.

"Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart" (Jeremiah 29:12-13).

As you develop a life of daily prayer, you will find that the attributes and the character of God begin to form in your life. The Lord releases as much of Himself as you make room for.

1.  The Lord promises to be near to those who fear and reverence Him (Psalm 85:9).

2.  He comes to those who pray (Psalm 145:18).

3.  He is near to those who have a broken heart (Psalm 34:18).

4.  He comes to those who draw near to Him (James 4:8).

"...the Lord is far from the wicked, but He hears the prayer of the righteous" (Proverbs 15:29).

“That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations” Psalms 67:2.

It’s my desire to see the lives of people changed and encouraged by pointing them to the Giver and Sustainer of life. God’s purposes are to care for and bless His children, and my ministry purpose is the same. He is the One I look to for guidance and direction as I seek to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As we approach the End Time, we know that there is turmoil and unrest in the world and in the lives of people. We proclaim Jesus, and the promise of John 16:33, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." In the world there is discouragement, despair, and trouble. We simply want to let people know that there is a ray of hope named Jesus. He cares, and offers encouragement, hope, and peace. Children of God may have difficulties and problems, but in the midst of any turmoil, there is an anchor we can hold on to.

The Lord will never leave us and He offers grace and love to help in the time of need. Join with me as we share the love of Christ with others within our reach. May the Lord bless and encourage you.

Are you drinking from the right well? If you are still inwardly thirsting (this means spiritually within your heart) let me suggest that you begin drinking from the wells of salvation. This is a spiritual term in the Bible used to describe the abundant life obtained through Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Israel.

"But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up unto everlasting life" (John 4:14).

"Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation" (Isaiah 12:3). It may be that you are thirsty and empty deep within your heart. Let me suggest three things that will quench your thirst and give you a lasting peace.

1.  YOU MUST HAVE A WELL - You can come to Jesus Christ, who is the well. He has a vast reservoir of living water and healing streams of mercy. "And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb".  - Jesus, the Sacrifice (Revelation 22:1).

2.  YOU MUST HAVE A BUCKET - Spiritually speaking, your heart serves as the bucket. It will hold all the water (new life) that you need. Recognize that your heart is empty (born with a sinful nature and needs a cleansing touch). "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23).

3.  YOU MUST HAVE A ROPE - The rope is yourself. You have to let go of yourself and say, "Jesus, fill my life with your life." Now you lower your bucket (heart) with the rope. (This is an act of your will.) You recognize and admit, "I am a sinner. I need fresh water. I need cleansing by the blood of Jesus."

You now begin to pull. Pulling is believing. "For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness" (Romans 10:10a). Now take long drink of pure, fresh water. Say (confess) that you want Jesus Christ to be the Lord of your life.

"With the mouth confession is made unto salvation" (Romans 10:10b). You are now receiving His Spirit into your innermost being. If you have just felt the need for a spiritual rebirth, you can say this prayer:

God, I believe that Jesus Christ is your Son and that He died on a cross for my sins and has been raised from the grave. Jesus, come and live inside of my heart. I believe that I am now being born again and made new as I confess that Jesus Christ is Lord and Master of my life.