12.21: Never Give Up: Humble Yourself Before the Lord and Keep Praying

<p>There’s a commercial that came to mind when I &nbsp;was reading this passage. I forget what the product is that they’re &nbsp;advertising, but the tag line goes, “I want it all, I want it now.” &nbsp;Isn’t that today’s attitude? Instant gratification. And we want &nbsp;EVERYTHING! Part of the American Dream is “the Pursuit of Happiness”. &nbsp;What is happiness? I’ll have the answer at the end. Suffice it to say, &nbsp;that happiness can never be found in this world.</p> <p>This next chapter in the Gospel of Luke covers, persistent praying, &nbsp;humility, gratitude, justification and not to over think salvation. &nbsp;Jesus tells more stories (parables)… Let’s dig in….</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2020/12/21/never-give-up-humble-yourself-before-the-lord-and-keep-praying/"><em><strong>Keep reading in my blog where there are links for you to dig deeper into the Word of God.....</strong></em></a></p> <p><em><strong>Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - this is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?</strong></em></p> <p><em><strong>Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!</stron