Prayer of Jabez: (It really works!)

Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!

Hide and seek with the Lord

Where do you keep your precious items?

In the dog's bowl?

Or in the cat's litter box?

How about the dirty laundry hamper?

Most people keep precious things in a special place. Things that are of value to you are usually taken care of and strategically placed where you know you could find them easily. Usually it is a hiding place where you wouldn't expect thieves to look, since it is of value to you, you assume it would be valuable to others as well. The Lord Jesus said a few facts concerning hidden treasures and Kingdom of God recounted by his disciples in the gospels:

Matthew 11:25 NIV

At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.


Matthew 13:35 NIV

So was fulfilled what was spoken through the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world."

Matthew 13:44 NIV

"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.


The Lord hid gold in the earth at creation and men have risked everything in pursuit of this great treasure. Some gave up their very lives with the hope of finding this precious metal.

How much more should we seek after the treasures of heaven! And I will let you in on a little secret of where those treasures are hidden.....

in PEOPLE!

He whispers secrets to those who diligently seek after him, like a man seeking for great treasure of enormous value - and those secrets are treasures from heaven!

God is THE BEST at "hide n' go seek" because he hid his treasure in LAST place people would look for kingdom of heaven - IMPERFECT PEOPLE!!! This is the last place people would look because this secret doesn't belong to those who give up easily! All those who want the fast food version of God's secrets will not find them. Those who want to understand for selfish reasons, or evil motives will not keep looking long. These treasures belong to the diligent and not the faint hearted-those who recognize the value of the Kingdom of God and will not give up easily in the quest, in the pursuit, but who press in to cross the finish line strong.

And I can promise you that continual seekers of these treasures will not be disappointed.

Happy Seeking!

Realtionship tip for the day

When you begin to get frustrated with someone, take a deep breath and begin to to speak out loud all the things you are thankful for about that person. Once you've reminded yourself that this person is not your enemy, then figure out why you were frustrated and decide if in the big scheme of life, does it really matter? Is it something that can just be overlooked? Then live and let live! Live, laugh, and love! You know for sure you are definitely over it when you can laugh out loud at what you were frustrated about!
A good proverb to live by:
A relaxed attitude will prolong your life.

Aaronic blessing I have started to pray:

The Lord bless you and keep you,
The Lord make his face shine upon you
And be gracious to you.
The Lord lift up his countenence upon you
And give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26

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