Posts with the tag “desires”
What You Want Most
by Delman Coates on March 7th, 2025
"Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 The hardest part of surrendering control is the fear that God will not give you what you want. You convince yourself that your plan is better, your timing is right, and your desires should take priority. Deep down, you believe that if you fully surrender, you might miss out on something good. But what if w... Read More
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Grounded in Prayer
by Delman Coates on January 15th, 2025
"Pray without ceasing." - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Waiting is hard. It can feel like you're standing still while the world moves around you, and it’s easy to believe that you can hold on through sheer willpower. But the truth is, waiting isn't something you can do on your own. You need prayer. You need to remain grounded in prayer as you wait for God’s promises to unfold. Without prayer, your strength... Read More
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Tell the Truth About Where You Are
by Delman Coates on November 6th, 2024
"And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’" - Luke 13:7 In the parable of the unproductive fig tree, Jesus paints a picture of a tree that’s been planted but isn’t producing any fruit. After three years of waiting, the landowner finally comes to terms with the fact that t... Read More
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Surrendering to God's Provision
by Delman Coates on June 27th, 2024
"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." - Matthew 6:33 Seeking first the kingdom of God requires an act of surrender—a relinquishing of our worries and anxieties as we trust in God's provision and timing. Instead of striving to secure our own desires, we place our trust in Him, knowing that He will provide for our needs as we prioriti... Read More
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Beyond Our Desires
by Delman Coates on May 30th, 2024
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the Lord. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." - Isaiah 55:8-9 In our journey of faith, we often encounter moments when God's will for us diverges from our own desires. It can be challenging to accept this misalignment, especially when w... Read More
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God's Delight in Fulfilling Dreams
by Delman Coates on May 28th, 2024
"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 Have you ever considered that God delights in seeing your hopes realized and your dreams fulfilled? Yes, you read that right. It brings joy to the heart of our Heavenly Father to grant us the desires of our hearts. However, there's a crucial qualifier: our dreams must align with His will. When our dreams ali... Read More
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Finding Acceptance Beyond Rejection
by Delman Coates on April 22nd, 2024
"Leah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Reuben, for she said, 'It is because the Lord has seen my misery. Surely my husband will love me now.'" - Genesis 29:32 Leah's journey, as we have looked at the last few days, through rejection and disappointment offers valuable insights into how we handle similar situations in our lives. After the birth of her first three sons, Reuben... Read More
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New Desires in Christ
by Delman Coates on December 30th, 2023
"Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." - Psalm 37:4 When we surrender our lives to Christ, a remarkable transformation takes place within us. Not only do our hearts and minds change, but the Holy Spirit also imparts new desires that align with God's will. These new desires are a beautiful gift from the Lord, shaping our thoughts, aspirations, and priorities i... Read More
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The Power of Prayer
by Delman Coates on November 28th, 2023
"The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." - James 5:16 In the busyness and noise of our daily lives, we often seek transformation, both in ourselves and in the world around us. We desire change, growth, and the fulfillment of our deepest dreams and aspirations. But where does this transformation truly begin? The answer lies in prayer. James 5:16 reminds us that "the pr... Read More
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The Cost of Impatience
by Delman Coates on August 4th, 2023
“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.” - Psalms 37:7 In our fast-paced world, waiting can often feel like a waste of time. We are conditioned to seek instant gratification, and when things don’t happen as quickly as we’d like, we are tempted to take matters into our own hands. However... Read More
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Seeing Through God’s Eyes
by Delman Coates on July 28th, 2023
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” - Proverbs 3:5-6 Our perspective on life is often shaped by our experiences, emotions, and beliefs. However, when we invite God into our lives, He can shift our perspective and allow us to see things in a new light. By trusting in His wisdom and guid... Read More
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The Transformative Power of Prayer
by Delman Coates on July 14th, 2023
"Then Abraham drew near and said, 'Will you indeed sweep away the righteous with the wicked?'" - Genesis 18:23 In Genesis 18, we witness a remarkable encounter between Abraham and the Lord. This narrative reveals the profound impact of prayer and the transformative power it holds. As we delve into Abram's prayer, we are reminded of the incredible privilege and potential found in our own conversa... Read More
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The Land You Will Possess
by Delman Coates on May 15th, 2023
“Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess.” - Deuteronomy 5:33 In Deuteronomy 5, Moses reminded the Israelites of the covenant they made to Jesus at Mount Sinai. The people understood God is holy and they could never be without Him. At this point, God saw the Israelite’s obedience in... Read More
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Never Fall
by Delman Coates on May 8th, 2023
“The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” - Psalm 37:23-24 Over the last three days, we have looked at the things we must understand if we are going to allow God to write a new chapter in our lives. If we decide that we have finally had enough, and we are going to walk away from the chapter of o... Read More
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Write Another
by Delman Coates on May 4th, 2023
“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” - Ephesians 4:22-24 Are you unhappy with your current life? Do you wish things could be different? Maybe if you could, you would g... Read More
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Pray Specifically
by Ministry Support on October 18th, 2022
“When Jesus heard them, He stopped and called, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ ‘Lord,’ they said, ‘we want to see!’ Jesus felt sorry for them and touched their eyes. Instantly they could see! Then they followed Him.” - Matthew 20:32-34 If you want to get results in prayer, you first must understand you have to pray for the will of God. God will not answer you if you are asking for something ... Read More
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Seek My Face
by Ministry Support on October 12th, 2022
“Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land.” - 2 Chronicles 7:14 We have discussed (1) that we are His people—we are chosen by God and (2) that if we want to access our Heavenly Father’s limitless power through prayer, we must humble oursel... Read More
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Spiritual Stamina
by Meghan Garmon on November 8th, 2021
“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” - 2 Peter 3:9 The gap in time from when we want God to answer to the revelation and manifestation of that prayer can be very tough to wait through. This kind of waiting requires spiritual stamina. Abram and his wife Sarai wai... Read More
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Delight In The Lord
by Meghan Garmon on September 23rd, 2021
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires.” - Psalm 37:4Psalm 37 is one that encourages so many when they read it. If you read it, you will find you can receive the desires of your heart. When reading verse 4, many get excited; “Take delight in the Lord, and he will you your heart’s desires.” You begin to think about what you desire and how God is promising to give it to... Read More
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Choosing God’s Best Pt. 2
by Meghan Garmon on June 22nd, 2021
“I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate, I do. And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. ” - Romans 7:15-18 ... Read More
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Living By The Spirit
by Meghan Garmon on June 20th, 2021
“Live by the spirit, I say, and do not gratify the desires of the flesh. For what the flesh desires is opposed to the Spirit, and what the Spirit desires is opposed to the flesh; for these are opposed to each other, to prevent you from doing what you want.” - Galatians 5:16-17 When you become a Christian, The Holy Spirit lives within you. The way you begin to live at this point changes. You are n... Read More
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Singleness Is Not A Problem
by Ministry Support on December 3rd, 2020
There was a man in Man, whose property was in Carmel. The man was very rich; he had three thousand sheep and a thousand goats. He was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail. The woman was clever and beautiful, but the man was surly and mean; he was a Calebite. (1 Samuel 25: 2-3) I was wondering why Abigail and Nabal (a fool) were in a rel... Read More
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An Unconventional Path
by Ministry Support on November 27th, 2020
When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the LORD.” – Hosea 1:2 In our text today, God colors outside the lines in the life of Hosea the Prophet. Hosea is the eighth century prophet whom the Lord instructs to marry a prostitute. Most people, when concep... Read More
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Big Prayers
by Ministry Support on October 8th, 2020
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. – Ephesians 3:20 Dr. Benjamin E. Mays once said, “It must be borne in mind that the tragedy of life doesn't lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach. It isn't a calamity to die with dreams unfulfilled, but it is a calamity not to dream. It ... Read More
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