September 21, 2016 WWJWMTD by Steve the son of John

You’re No Good To God

God In You-Doing More

Don’t you wish God would use you more? I have wanted this my whole life. I had wondered why God did not use me more, since I was so willing. What is strange is that God wanted this for me too, but He has some requirements for me, for all of us. I am reminded of scriptures that reference passion. Yes, God is looking for passion in my willingness.

How many of you would have gotten married, if we expressed no passion in our relationships? That’s right, nothing would have ever happened! Well, God is inviting us all to a one-of-a-kind marriage in heaven. You must have a robe of white, must be excited about getting married, and must be looking forward to this event long before it happens. He is looking for passion in our walk with Him.

Before you got married, you did little romantic things, expressed words of affection and passion, offered gifts to each other, and could hardly wait for the marriage ceremony. You were in love!

Now multiply that by 1000 and you might have a glimpse of the love Jesus has for you, and I hope what you have for Him. Jesus is passionate and is waiting for your arrival. So let’s get ready for the ‘marriage feast of the Lamb’ by praying with passion!

Just to call out my wife’s name, Alonna, was enough for me to get all funny inside. I just wanted to say her name, see her face, and watch her response to me voice. That is exactly how it is with Christ when you pray, when you say His name with passion.

I get excited when I say His name or look toward having His presence. I feel his love and His hand on my life when I call out and say, “Because of Your great Name!” There are many names of God. You can find them on-line or in books. We need to know them when we pray. I use different ones at times and not afraid to call out any of His names, but my favorite phrase is, “Because of Your great Name.”

“Our Father in heaven how great and holy is your name(s).” That is how Jesus taught us to pray. Also, Jesus said, “Ask my Father in my name (Jesus the Christ) when you pray.” It is just that simple. It does not require faith nor any great understanding. You could even say, “The man who died on the tree for me” and God will hear and run to you.

You want your prayers to be immediately answered, call upon God’s great name(s). God will meet you in your prayer before you get to your stated request. Many times I just begin my prayer or conversation with God with this phrase, “Because of your great name God and your son’s name, Jesus…” I can tell you most times God shows up by the time I get to “Jesus.”

Where is your passion? Do you want more of God? Do you want God to hear and respond to your requests? Call out ‘His great Name’ with feeling, with excitement, with passion—do not be afraid.

God responds to passion not to properly expressed words or academic vernacular. Show God respect and honor with love and passion. We are no good to God if we do not care about saying ‘His Great Name’ when you pray. I promise, He will show up—you will feel His presence and will have the answer to your prayer. Honor His name with passion.

Yes, God answers prayers when we pray with excitement over His name!

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Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

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