Prayer and Promises

THE PROMISE 

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

— 1 Peter 3:9, NIV 

THE TESTIMONY 

If you are seeking to be a blessing to others, God will bless you. We should bring all the good possible into our lives, that we may glorify God, and be a blessing to humanity.

The Lord has made it possible for us to have a righteous character in this life, that we may reflect the image of Christ to the world, and bring hope and joy to others. The joy we give to others will be reflected upon us again; for as we sow, we shall reap. 

Those who desire to be the disciples of the Lord must fix their eye upon the Author and Finisher of their faith. They need not be in a state of uncertainty and unhappiness; for if they give themselves wholly to the Lord, they may have confidence in God.

The religion of Christ is not a religion of mere emotion. You cannot depend upon your feelings for an evidence of acceptance with God; for feelings are variable. You must plant your feet on the promises of God’s word, you must walk after the example of Jesus, and learn to live by faith. 

We are to cultivate the loveliness of Christian character, and to seek the inward adorning that we may show forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvelous light. 

If we are acquainted with Christ here, we shall be kind and courteous, tender-hearted, forbearing, patient. I entreat you to sow to the Spirit. Every temptation resisted, will give you power to sow to the Spirit in another time of trial.

The Lord is waiting to do great things for his children who trust in him...those who have lived by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God will be saved. We must plant our feet on the word, the solid rock of truth. We must search carefully throughout the Scriptures to see if we are indeed working the works of God. The beauty and grace of Christ must be woven into our characters. 

O, remove everything that obstructs the entrance to your heart, and let the Saviour in. Humble your hearts before God, that he may give you his Holy Spirit. 

 — The Review and Herald, May 5, 1891 

THE RESPONSE 

Seek to be a blessing to others and God will bless you. Bring all the good possible into your life. 

Fix your eyes on the Author and Finisher of your faith. Plant your feet on the promises of God’s word and learn to live by faith. 

Remove everything that obstructs the entrance of your heart and let the Savior in. Cultivate the loveliness of a Christian character. 

Humble your heart before God in prayer that He may give you His Holy Spirit.