Jas 1:7 If you are like that, unable to make up your mind and undecided in all you do, you must not think that you will receive anything from the Lord.
An essential requirement for what we believe that we often do not quite get right is the ability to stay focused and single-minded. We often get side-tracked, distracted, and influenced by others and circumstances so that we do not consistently apply the principles of our faith.
So we should:
1. Make up my mind on what is the will of God for me.
How do I know what that is? Ask the Lord for wisdom and spend time in His word until it is clear what you need to pray and believe for in your situation.
Mar 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Spending that time getting a clear mind what is the will of the Lord is for you and what you should pray for will count for the long haul.
2. Then decide that is what you are believing for.
The power of a decision is amazing, but if there is any doubt about whether it is right or wrong thing for you will show when trials come or when distractions come.
Make a firm decision.
What is it that God has given in your heart to desire?
What desires has He laced there?
When you know the desires the Lord has given you make a clear firm decision to believe for that.
3. How do I know I'm double-minded?
You constantly hesitate between 2 opinions, ideas, desires. Jesus said you are to believe with all your heart and not doubt at all in your heart (Mark 11:23). It means a clear firm commitment to what you believe is the will of God for you. Because if we don't we will receive nothing from the Lord. That's what the Word says; You must not think you will receive anything from the Lord.
4. You have to know that there will always be distractions and influences.
As sure as you make stand in your faith to believe the Lord, something or someone will come along with a doubt, with a better idea, with an opinion that will distract you from what you believe is the will of the Lord. You just begin to make your positive confessions and make a firm stand and then...
But you have to be clear up front; this is it and I will not be moved.
So many times I have had this battle, especially when its like a desperate stand where I need God to come through for me - which is most of the time.
5. Don't change your mind.
Know that the first voice the first desire that first impression you had from the Lord is the desire of God for this situation.
6. Absolutely make sure your have scripture.
Take your time to find the scriptures that relate to what you are believing for,
If its healing - 1 Pet 2;24
If its financial or economical - Phil 4:19
If its strength - Phil 4:13
Search the Word of God for you.
What scripture is the Holy Spirit speaking to your heart?
You cannot stand on nothing. Your decision has to be based on the Word of God otherwise it has no foundation.
Believe and receive today.
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