Day 6 – I Will Not Let Go Except You Bless Me

30 Mar 2015
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OXYGEN Volume 09As we continue praying for our church and for the upcoming General Conference session, let us remember the life of Jacob.

He knew that God intended blessings. In fact, he was to receive the birthright blessing. But what he failed to gain by strategy and careful planning, God gave him in answer to prayer. This is what we need, the power of God in answer to our prayers. But to receive this, we must wrestle as Jacob wrestled with the attitude, “I will not let thee go, except thou bless me” (Gen. 32:26).

Ellen White tells us, “Jacob prevailed because he was persevering and determined. His experience testifies to the power of importunate prayer. It is now that we are to learn this lesson of prevailing prayer, of unyielding faith. The greatest victories to the church of Christ or to the individual Christian are not those that are gained by talent or education, by wealth or the favor of men. They are those victories that are gained in the audience chamber with God, when earnest, agonizing faith lays hold upon the mighty arm of power“ (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 203).

The beautiful part of this story is that as a result of this “wrestling in prayer,” not only did Jacob get the blessing that he was seeking, but he got so much more. He got a new name “Israel” which means, “For as a prince hast thou power with God and with men, and hast prevailed” (Gen. 32:28). Just imagine if we could wrestle with God and prevail? The good news is that we can! This blessing is not just for Jacob, but for each one of us!

Heart Prayer Challenge

Dear God, we are praying for our church. We are praying for wisdom for our leaders. Most of all, we are praying for the blessings of your Holy Spirit. We don’t know what we need most, but you do. Please work in our lives for your glory, Amen.

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  • Baiba

    Dear brothers and sisters, forward on our knees..

    • Thembie Mapingire

      Amen, that is the only way . Amen

    • Harriet

      Hallelujah

    • Ros Farrell

      The only way to do it

  • James laban

    How long and how fast do we real hold on to HIM? How many mnt, hrs etc do we wait in the Lord? We have to wait no matter how long am to wait. He is faithful , able, just listen and wait

    • Harriet

      I’m waiting on my Lord! ! Thanks for the encouraging words bro James

  • williechii

    The help he needed could come only from God. For the first time in his life he knew his own resources to be inadequate. So whatever we find ourselves in problem, we should call upon his name he will hear us.

    • Thembie Mapingire

      Amen

    • Harriet

      Our Father Cares; thanks Willie

    • Ros Farrell

      He always hear us

  • Ros Farrell

    Help me Lord to stand on your word and never let you go till you bless me. Amen

    • Harriet

      Amen my sister! !

    • Nick

      Lord, I ask for the same as my sister, Ros. Grant us peace as we wait patiently on Thee.

  • Harriet

    Our Heavenly Father, we thank you for today’s message that gives us all the confidence and courage to stand like the brave; like Jacob we come boldly before your throne as a church family and say we will not give up on ourselves, until each one of us is humble enough to see his or her own faults, so that we may be in one accord in Jesus Name.
    May we the words of this hymn help us;

    Stand Like The Brave.

    O Christian, awake! ‘tis the Master’s command;
    With helmet and shield, and a sword in thy hand,
    To meet the bold tempter, go, fearlessly go,
    And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

    Chorus
    Stand like the brave, stand like the brave,
    Stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

    Whatever thy danger, take heed and be-ware,
    And turn not thy back, for no armor is there;
    The legions of darkness, if thou wouldst o’er-throw,
    Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

    The cause of thy Master with vigor defend;
    Be watchful, be zealous, and fight to the end;
    Wherever he leads thee, go, valiantly go,
    And stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

    Press on, never doubting, thy Captain is near,
    With grace to supply, and with comfort to cheer;
    His love, like a stream in the desert will flow,
    Then stand like the brave, with thy face to the foe.

    • Ros Farrell

      Give us that courage Lord

    • Daniel

      May God pour out His Holy Spirit on us all of these days and enable us to fulfill His mission to every nation!

    • James laban

      Amen. Thank u girl. God bless u

  • Mahalia

    Amen

  • Mutungi Joel

    Amen

  • Mutungi Joel

    Let us tirelessly spread the word about these prayers among our circles and beyond. Many more people need to join us to enjoy this prayer experience.

  • Jeanette

    I thank God for the trials that keep us wrestling and crying out to Him. He is our only hope. He will never let us down no matter what we are going through.

    • Kellys Kaunda

      Amen, Jeanette!

  • Sue Gilmore

    I hope we will share Pastor Larry Kilpatrick’s video on youtube. It is powerful and truth for this hour. How we need to pray and fast! The Bible is under attack as never before within our church. We need to pray that truth will prevail–in our lives and in God’s church.

  • Kellys Kaunda

    This past Sabbath, two sisters and one brother joined me to pray for the forthcoming GC. As we knelt on the dry grass, I felt, this is the best place any believer could ever find peace and joy – at the feet of Christ. Thank you Lord for the privilege of prayer.

  • Kplmo Lagatz Eleacky

    help us Lord to overcome these world as we prepare to come home. we must wrestle to be blessed not only keeping quiet as others are being blessed. lets all try to pray all the time to receive the power of the Holy Spirit

  • Kplmo Lagatz Eleacky

    i would like to inform you that i and ma friend also are offering prayers daily at 12:00 to 12:45 at Baraton f.m radio station. If u can listen to it you are welcomed also to share with us your prayer request.

  • Milika Saafi

    Dear Father please be with our churches, our leaders that you may give them knowledge and wisdom to lead our churches with the guidance of your Holy Spirit, that we may find more sheep in this paddock of thorns. Lord I love you Amen.

    • LILA MANDU

      May God this prayer… Amen

  • Julia Perevoznik

    Dear Lord, we are not asking the world, but we ask that everything that happens in this world was according to thy will.

    We are more than ever you need and crave that this session of the General Conference in San Antonio was the last, and we soon saw one with you !!!

    • Marilyn Fletcher

      Amen, but there are so many who have not heard God’s message of redemption. Lord I add my voice to Sister Julia’s prayer, and also plea for more of the Holy Spirit power that will allow us to tell each person we meet, by voice and mode of life, that Chris is the Redeemer; there is no reason to sin because Christ has conquered and through Him we are more than conquerors! In Jesus name, amen.

  • LILA MANDU

    May God help us to wrestle properly until he pours His blessings on us… Amen

  • Nick

    God is willing to give us the desires of our hearts..

  • Amos Mazu

    BWANA NAMI NAWATUWAMGU HATUKUACHII MPAKAUMEANGAZAMIOYONIMWETU.

    • Amina Amos. Bwana Mungu wa mbinguni, Angaza wote wakuitao Baba na Mwokozi.
      (Amen Amos. Lord God of heaven, Shine a light on all who are calling You, Father and Redeemer. )

  • Aswile Meshack Mkumbwa

    As Moses pleaded you Lord that, unless you go with us we won’t leave this place, please don’t leave us alone as we walk to Jerusalem above.

  • Sandra Kerlyne Patterson

    It doesn’t mean that we are stronger than God if we prevail in prayer. He rewards our persistence.

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